Cost of living in Kotka is 40% higher than in Ostrava (without rent).
Rent in Kotka is 14% more expensive than in Ostrava.
Cost of living including rent in Kotka is 26% higher than in Ostrava.
Food in Kotka is 45% more expensive than in Ostrava.
Transport in Kotka is 15% more expensive than in Ostrava.
| Kotka | Ostrava | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kotka | Ostrava | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.4 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.6 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.78 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.32 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.42 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.06 $ | 1.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.79 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.98 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 8.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.8 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.03 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.8 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.94 $ | 6.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.56 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.8 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.11 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.2 $ | 16 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 87.2 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.1 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 143 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
190 $ | 220 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.4 $ | 20 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 500 $ | 419 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,007 $ | 827 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,457 $ | 898 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,786 $ | 2,367 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,665 $ | 1,943 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,905 $ | 1,476 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.92 % | 5.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.4 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Haircut | 22.9 $ | 8.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.2 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.7 $ | 90.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 304 $ | 416 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,906 $ | 7,472 $ |