Cost of living in Kothen is 82% higher than in Craiova (without rent).
Rent in Kothen is 90% more expensive than in Craiova.
Cost of living including rent in Kothen is 86% higher than in Craiova.
Food in Kothen is 77% more expensive than in Craiova.
Transport in Kothen is 139% more expensive than in Craiova.
| Kothen | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kothen | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.9 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.5 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.45 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 2.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.58 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.91 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.1 $ | 5.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.09 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.6 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.4 $ | 5.02 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.7 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.3 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.61 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 115 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
249 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.7 $ | 11.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 428 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 760 $ | 353 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 569 $ | 290 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,166 $ | 570 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,157 $ | 1,884 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,474 $ | 1,553 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,119 $ | 762 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.93 % | 6.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 4.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.1 $ | 66.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 357 $ | 418 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,921 $ | 6,575 $ |