Cost of living in Meissen is 84% higher than in Pleven (without rent).
Rent in Meissen is 113% more expensive than in Pleven.
Cost of living including rent in Meissen is 98% higher than in Pleven.
Food in Meissen is 80% more expensive than in Pleven.
Transport in Meissen is 157% more expensive than in Pleven.
| Meissen | Pleven | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Meissen | Pleven | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.1 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.81 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.31 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.16 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.78 $ | 1.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 8.49 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.4 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.84 $ | 3.44 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.08 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.6 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25 $ | 7.16 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.4 $ | 23 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.5 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.49 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
164 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
255 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.8 $ | 11.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 440 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 980 $ | 237 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 620 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,327 $ | 250 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,601 $ | 1,428 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,481 $ | 1,117 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,885 $ | 755 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.9 % | 4.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.3 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Haircut | 15.8 $ | 4.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.6 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.3 $ | 41.2 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 316 $ | 386 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,319 $ | 4,282 $ |