Cost of living in Rustavi is 20% higher than in Pristina (without rent).
Rent in Rustavi is 15% cheaper than in Pristina.
Cost of living including rent in Rustavi is 3% higher than in Pristina.
Food in Rustavi is 23% more expensive than in Pristina.
Transport in Rustavi is 50% cheaper than in Pristina.
| Rustavi | Pristina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rustavi | Pristina | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.7 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.85 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 1.26 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.2 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.45 $ | 9.75 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.5 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.95 $ | 3.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.44 $ | 8.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.18 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.33 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.35 $ | 2.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.9 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.5 $ | 78.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.9 $ | 19.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 218 $ | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 426 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 315 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 443 $ | 614 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 497 $ | 2,255 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 405 $ | 1,203 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 309 $ | 581 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.55 % | 4.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.1 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.31 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Haircut | 10.8 $ | 3.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 82.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.9 $ | 52.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 240 $ | 156 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,561 $ | 4,301 $ |