Cost of living in Kranj is 20% higher than in Valmiera (without rent).
Rent in Kranj is 69% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Cost of living including rent in Kranj is 42% higher than in Valmiera.
Food in Kranj is 26% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Transport in Kranj is 22% cheaper than in Valmiera.
| Kranj | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kranj | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.52 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.27 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.3 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.75 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.45 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.94 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.59 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.49 $ | 4.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.59 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ | 11.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57.2 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.84 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.83 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
148 $ | 173 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
228 $ | 270 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.6 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 469 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 843 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 610 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,005 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,506 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,200 $ | 997 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,466 $ | 938 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.81 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.7 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 96 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 99.1 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 458 $ | 540 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,162 $ | 13,779 $ |