Cost of living in Serres is 13% higher than in Valmiera (without rent).
Rent in Serres is 21% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Cost of living including rent in Serres is 17% higher than in Valmiera.
Food in Serres is 17% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Transport in Serres is 28% more expensive than in Valmiera.
| Serres | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Serres | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.1 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.3 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.13 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.78 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.3 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.38 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.9 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.92 $ | 4.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.36 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.9 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.05 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 11.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.3 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.03 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.39 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.35 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.81 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 173 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
209 $ | 270 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.4 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 306 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 387 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 681 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,223 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,435 $ | 997 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,017 $ | 938 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.35 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.2 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.93 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 9.85 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.1 $ | 96 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.5 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 440 $ | 540 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,577 $ | 13,779 $ |