Cost of living in Riesa is 29% higher than in Ashtarak (without rent).
Rent in Riesa is 3% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
Cost of living including rent in Riesa is 15% higher than in Ashtarak.
Food in Riesa is 28% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
Transport in Riesa is 271% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
| Riesa | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Riesa | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.1 $ | 12.4 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.8 $ | 56.7 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.75 $ | 8.56 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.3 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.22 $ | 3.46 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.71 $ | 0.95 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.59 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.69 $ | 0.77 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.31 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 2.42 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 7.97 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 8.11 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 12.3 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.7 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.65 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.65 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.43 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.93 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.42 $ | 9.68 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.37 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ | 2.56 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.11 $ | 0.34 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.6 $ | 12.9 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.39 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.2 $ | 4.93 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.1 $ | 32.5 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.79 $ | 5.9 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.52 $ | 3.42 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 3.27 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.63 $ | 3.52 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 157 $ | 78.6 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 244 $ | 121 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 48 $ | 22.1 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 424 $ | 500 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 942 $ | 839 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 588 $ | 715 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,269 $ | 1,343 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,274 $ | 3,151 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,051 $ | 1,476 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,856 $ | 776 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.94 % | 15.34 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.3 $ | 89.7 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 6.99 $ | 
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 6.6 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.7 $ | 128 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.9 $ | 99.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 335 $ | 366 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,510 $ | 10,732 $ |