Cost of living in Sastamala is 80% higher than in Vanadzor (without rent).
Rent in Sastamala is 85% more expensive than in Vanadzor.
Cost of living including rent in Sastamala is 82% higher than in Vanadzor.
Food in Sastamala is 72% more expensive than in Vanadzor.
Transport in Sastamala is 317% more expensive than in Vanadzor.
| Sastamala | Vanadzor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sastamala | Vanadzor | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 90.1 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.86 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.5 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.2 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.2 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.02 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 2.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.46 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.8 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.11 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 2.85 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 85 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.2 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.58 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.81 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 2.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.5 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 107 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.4 $ | 18.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 542 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 967 $ | 466 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 668 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,248 $ | 315 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,801 $ | 1,840 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,536 $ | 936 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,846 $ | 235 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.52 % | 15.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.7 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.5 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Haircut | 22.6 $ | 2.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.3 $ | 140 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.2 $ | 110 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 319 $ | 375 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,951 $ | 10,730 $ |