Cost of living in Lulea is 36% higher than in Ashtarak (without rent).
Rent in Lulea is very similar to Ashtarak.
Cost of living including rent in Lulea is 17% higher than in Ashtarak.
Food in Lulea is 39% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
Transport in Lulea is 249% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
| Lulea | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lulea | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.3 $ | 56.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.86 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.39 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.87 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.71 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.32 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.9 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.2 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23 $ | 4.93 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.1 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.41 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.43 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 3.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 22.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 492 $ | 500 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 923 $ | 839 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 635 $ | 715 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,314 $ | 1,343 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,593 $ | 3,151 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,137 $ | 1,476 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,265 $ | 776 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.19 % | 15.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.7 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Haircut | 24.2 $ | 6.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83 $ | 128 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.1 $ | 99.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 148 $ | 366 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,327 $ | 10,732 $ |