Cost of living in Serres is 90% higher than in Bender (without rent).
Rent in Serres is 100% more expensive than in Bender.
Cost of living including rent in Serres is 94% higher than in Bender.
Food in Serres is 80% more expensive than in Bender.
Transport in Serres is 229% more expensive than in Bender.
| Serres | Bender | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Serres | Bender | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.6 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.1 $ | 17 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.3 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.13 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.78 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.3 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.38 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.9 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.92 $ | 2.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.36 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.9 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.05 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 3.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.3 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.03 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.39 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.35 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.81 $ | 2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 143 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
209 $ | 221 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.4 $ | 7.96 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 306 $ | 84.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 216 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 387 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 681 $ | 303 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,223 $ | 834 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,435 $ | 587 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,017 $ | 214 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.35 % | 12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.2 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.93 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Haircut | 9.85 $ | 4.17 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.1 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.5 $ | 11.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 440 $ | 374 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,577 $ | 4,720 $ |