Cost of living in Kavala is 30% lower than in Schaerbeek (without rent).
Rent in Kavala is 58% cheaper than in Schaerbeek.
Cost of living including rent in Kavala is 46% lower than in Schaerbeek.
Food in Kavala is 33% cheaper than in Schaerbeek.
Transport in Kavala is 28% cheaper than in Schaerbeek.
| Kavala | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kavala | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.3 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.44 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.47 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.23 $ | 3.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.01 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.55 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.77 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.57 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.76 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.18 $ | 9.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.33 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 61.6 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.3 $ | 27.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22 $ | 38.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.53 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.92 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.54 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 139 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
166 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.3 $ | 54.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 252 $ | 750 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 445 $ | 1,299 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 325 $ | 926 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 609 $ | 1,679 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,625 $ | 4,778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,848 $ | 3,989 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 756 $ | 3,010 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.32 % | 3.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.3 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.49 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 8.79 $ | 23.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 95.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 495 $ | 696 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,385 $ | 19,154 $ |