Cost of living in Kiel is 53% higher than in Daugavpils (without rent).
Rent in Kiel is 95% more expensive than in Daugavpils.
Cost of living including rent in Kiel is 72% higher than in Daugavpils.
Food in Kiel is 51% more expensive than in Daugavpils.
Transport in Kiel is 182% more expensive than in Daugavpils.
| Kiel | Daugavpils | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kiel | Daugavpils | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.7 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.3 $ | 47.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.95 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.75 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.94 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.11 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.7 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.6 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.08 $ | 7.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.13 $ | 4.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.67 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.8 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.8 $ | 5.84 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.3 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 2.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
221 $ | 116 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
334 $ | 177 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.7 $ | 16.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 494 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 972 $ | 397 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 566 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,263 $ | 896 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,180 $ | 828 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,812 $ | 667 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,615 $ | 958 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.7 $ | 50 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 7.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.4 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.7 $ | 89.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 295 $ | 541 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,851 $ | 14,014 $ |