Cost of living in Lipa is 22% lower than in Barda (without rent).
Rent in Lipa is 39% cheaper than in Barda.
Cost of living including rent in Lipa is 28% lower than in Barda.
Food in Lipa is 21% cheaper than in Barda.
Transport in Lipa is 66% more expensive than in Barda.
| Lipa | Barda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lipa | Barda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.54 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.6 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.19 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.09 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.16 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.78 $ | 3.54 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.6 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.86 $ | 6.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.04 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.61 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.08 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ | 0.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.3 $ | 36 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.1 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.2 $ | 14.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 51 $ | 152 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 199 $ | 200 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 55.6 $ | 252 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 246 $ | 516 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,215 $ | 1,850 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,221 $ | 917 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 230 $ | 389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.07 % | 9.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.71 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Haircut | 3.08 $ | 4.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.7 $ | 121 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.9 $ | 56.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 61.9 $ | 224 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,180 $ | 6,304 $ |