Cost of living in Mikkeli is 68% higher than in Banja Luka (without rent).
Rent in Mikkeli is 79% more expensive than in Banja Luka.
Cost of living including rent in Mikkeli is 73% higher than in Banja Luka.
Food in Mikkeli is 62% more expensive than in Banja Luka.
Transport in Mikkeli is 51% more expensive than in Banja Luka.
| Mikkeli | Banja Luka | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mikkeli | Banja Luka | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.2 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.85 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.63 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.16 $ | 1.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.93 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.69 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.28 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.6 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 3.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.56 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.5 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19 $ | 10.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 90.6 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.1 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.3 $ | 101 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.3 $ | 155 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.3 $ | 22.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 574 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 940 $ | 371 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 319 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,184 $ | 524 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,217 $ | 2,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,691 $ | 1,784 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,725 $ | 723 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.5 % | 4.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.6 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 3.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 93.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85 $ | 96.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 318 $ | 193 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,656 $ | 2,779 $ |