Cost of living in Plav is 5% lower than in Kosice (without rent).
Rent in Plav is 23% cheaper than in Kosice.
Cost of living including rent in Plav is 15% lower than in Kosice.
Food in Plav is very similar to Kosice.
Transport in Plav is 28% cheaper than in Kosice.
| Plav | Kosice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Plav | Kosice | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.7 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 8.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.8 $ | 1.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.31 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.3 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.59 $ | 5.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.31 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.2 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.67 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.7 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.04 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.67 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.52 $ | 2.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84 $ | 146 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 229 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.7 $ | 18.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 413 $ | 522 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 886 $ | 858 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 556 $ | 651 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,122 $ | 1,198 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,698 $ | 3,586 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,968 $ | 2,476 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 689 $ | 1,381 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.03 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.2 $ | 43 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.88 $ | 8.79 $ |
| Haircut | 6.57 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.8 $ | 83.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.1 $ | 69.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 562 $ | 342 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,404 $ | 3,817 $ |