Cost of living in Salamanca is 75% higher than in Strumica (without rent).
Rent in Salamanca is 165% more expensive than in Strumica.
Cost of living including rent in Salamanca is 113% higher than in Strumica.
Food in Salamanca is 63% more expensive than in Strumica.
Transport in Salamanca is 72% more expensive than in Strumica.
| Salamanca | Strumica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Salamanca | Strumica | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.8 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.2 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.98 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.41 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.11 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.72 $ | 1.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.65 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.19 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.84 $ | 2.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.2 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.2 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.77 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 5.37 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 68.5 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.61 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.1 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.5 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 76.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.7 $ | 17 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ | 148 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 804 $ | 271 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 675 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,221 $ | 372 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,416 $ | 897 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,547 $ | 813 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,571 $ | 399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.48 % | 6.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.8 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.18 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Haircut | 11.1 $ | 3.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.7 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.4 $ | 32.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 385 $ | 81.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,152 $ | 1,164 $ |