Cost of living in Potsdam is 141% higher than in Strumica (without rent).
Rent in Potsdam is 343% more expensive than in Strumica.
Cost of living including rent in Potsdam is 227% higher than in Strumica.
Food in Potsdam is 128% more expensive than in Strumica.
Transport in Potsdam is 222% more expensive than in Strumica.
| Potsdam | Strumica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Potsdam | Strumica | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.3 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.98 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.64 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.75 $ | 1.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.69 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.09 $ | 2.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.78 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.1 $ | 5.37 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 59.7 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.52 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.15 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
194 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
300 $ | 76.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.7 $ | 17 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 729 $ | 148 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,358 $ | 271 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 863 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,897 $ | 372 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,046 $ | 897 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,798 $ | 813 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,282 $ | 399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.94 % | 6.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.3 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 3.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.4 $ | 32.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 296 $ | 81.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,396 $ | 1,164 $ |