Cost of living in Merseburg is 50% higher than in Rezekne (without rent).
Rent in Merseburg is 87% more expensive than in Rezekne.
Cost of living including rent in Merseburg is 65% higher than in Rezekne.
Food in Merseburg is 62% more expensive than in Rezekne.
Transport in Merseburg is 72% more expensive than in Rezekne.
| Merseburg | Rezekne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merseburg | Rezekne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.5 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.08 $ | 1.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.64 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.47 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.17 $ | 5.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.16 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.2 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 9.41 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.3 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 6.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.44 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.51 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ | 2.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 163 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 253 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 439 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 740 $ | 276 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 577 $ | 182 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,137 $ | 278 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,327 $ | 1,230 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,498 $ | 890 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,241 $ | 773 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 4.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.8 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ | 9.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.6 $ | 88.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.1 $ | 85.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 394 $ | 519 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,850 $ | 13,939 $ |