Cost of living in Lowell is 79% higher than in Coban (without rent).
Rent in Lowell is 271% more expensive than in Coban.
Cost of living including rent in Lowell is 169% higher than in Coban.
Food in Lowell is 82% more expensive than in Coban.
Transport in Lowell is 56% more expensive than in Coban.
| Lowell | Coban | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lowell | Coban | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.4 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 110 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.98 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.53 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.6 $ | 1.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.5 $ | 8.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.5 $ | 9.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 3.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.24 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 8.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 159 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.9 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.72 $ | 10 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.09 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 1.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
171 $ | 49.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
264 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.4 $ | 46.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,339 $ | 313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,161 $ | 411 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,428 $ | 411 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,668 $ | 625 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,533 $ | 1,275 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,546 $ | 746 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,949 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 9.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.8 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Haircut | 18.2 $ | 8.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.3 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.8 $ | 55.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,407 $ | 218 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,426 $ | 5,619 $ |