Cost of living in Schwerin is 96% higher than in Valjevo (without rent).
Rent in Schwerin is 80% more expensive than in Valjevo.
Cost of living including rent in Schwerin is 89% higher than in Valjevo.
Food in Schwerin is 99% more expensive than in Valjevo.
Transport in Schwerin is 203% more expensive than in Valjevo.
| Schwerin | Valjevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Schwerin | Valjevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 10.4 $ | 4.42 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.6 $ | 26 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 7.83 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.71 $ | 1.87 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.59 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 1.12 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.3 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.01 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ | 1.55 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.7 $ | 2.36 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 6.51 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 6.83 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 11 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.08 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.72 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.97 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.28 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.44 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.38 $ | 4.2 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.16 $ | 3.87 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.33 $ | 0.57 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.6 $ | 21.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.57 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.5 $ | 4.46 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.1 $ | 30.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.2 $ | 6.52 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.96 $ | 4.61 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 1.75 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 2.36 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 104 $ | 85.8 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 160 $ | 132 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 38.9 $ | 20.8 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 355 $ | 167 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 667 $ | 481 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 395 $ | 204 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 894 $ | 674 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,812 $ | 2,425 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,219 $ | 1,737 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,675 $ | 615 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.88 % | 7.51 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.9 $ | 18.9 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.7 $ | 4.72 $ | 
| Haircut | 17.9 $ | 5.57 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.2 $ | 92.1 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.9 $ | 95.6 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 753 $ | 227 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,396 $ | 4,844 $ |