Cost of living in Kristianstad is 78% higher than in Balti (without rent).
Rent in Kristianstad is 4% cheaper than in Balti.
Cost of living including rent in Kristianstad is 27% higher than in Balti.
Food in Kristianstad is 75% more expensive than in Balti.
Transport in Kristianstad is 257% more expensive than in Balti.
| Kristianstad | Balti | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kristianstad | Balti | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.29 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.8 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.6 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.42 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.64 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.13 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.44 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.36 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.81 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 8.23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.73 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.67 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.76 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.8 $ | 4.66 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.35 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.27 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.67 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.6 $ | 143 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.1 $ | 219 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.7 $ | 10.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 437 $ | 462 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,003 $ | 841 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 660 $ | 350 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 970 $ | 1,067 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,550 $ | 1,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,165 $ | 1,411 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,434 $ | 605 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.52 % | 12.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.8 $ | 39.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.8 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 22.8 $ | 4.11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.1 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.6 $ | 62.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 133 $ | 372 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,534 $ | 4,704 $ |