Cost of living in Santander is 20% higher than in Constanta (without rent).
Rent in Santander is 14% more expensive than in Constanta.
Cost of living including rent in Santander is 17% higher than in Constanta.
Food in Santander is 12% more expensive than in Constanta.
Transport in Santander is 67% more expensive than in Constanta.
| Santander | Constanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Santander | Constanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.7 $ | 12.9 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.4 $ | 55.8 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.64 $ | 6.68 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.42 $ | 2.23 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 3.01 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.86 $ | 1.9 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.82 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.21 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.02 $ | 3.24 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 9.17 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.51 $ | 7.24 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 12.7 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.7 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 1.65 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 0.91 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.22 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.54 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.17 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.09 $ | 5.77 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 6.47 $ | 5.81 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.44 $ | 0.68 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.5 $ | 12.4 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.8 $ | 1.64 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.9 $ | 7.35 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.7 $ | 51.5 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.97 $ | 6.71 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.98 $ | 5.97 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.67 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 92.4 $ | 119 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 144 $ | 184 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 32.3 $ | 9.28 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 427 $ | 369 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 856 $ | 685 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 631 $ | 483 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,127 $ | 890 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,156 $ | 2,125 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,631 $ | 1,550 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,961 $ | 743 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.53 % | 7.21 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.2 $ | 52.7 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.82 $ | 8.98 $ | 
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 7.16 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89 $ | 63.8 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 81.4 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 442 $ | 555 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,827 $ | 6,820 $ |