Cost of living in Laatzen is 41% higher than in Sofia (without rent).
Rent in Laatzen is 81% more expensive than in Sofia.
Cost of living including rent in Laatzen is 60% higher than in Sofia.
Food in Laatzen is 49% more expensive than in Sofia.
Transport in Laatzen is 5% cheaper than in Sofia.
| Laatzen | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Laatzen | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.1 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.3 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.75 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.48 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.69 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.96 $ | 3.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.47 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.7 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.8 $ | 7.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.8 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.75 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
298 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.7 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 613 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,159 $ | 651 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 829 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,580 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,615 $ | 3,253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,133 $ | 2,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,809 $ | 1,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 3.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.3 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.9 $ | 66.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 382 $ | 556 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,441 $ | 7,369 $ |