Cost of living in Shumen is 27% lower than in Karlovac (without rent).
Rent in Shumen is 36% cheaper than in Karlovac.
Cost of living including rent in Shumen is 30% lower than in Karlovac.
Food in Shumen is 19% cheaper than in Karlovac.
Transport in Shumen is 58% cheaper than in Karlovac.
| Shumen | Karlovac | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shumen | Karlovac | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.64 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.9 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.78 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.37 $ | 2.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.95 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.32 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.84 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.42 $ | 5.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.5 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.11 $ | 14.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.8 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.41 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.85 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.4 $ | 107 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84 $ | 166 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.3 $ | 27.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 173 $ | 247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 315 $ | 387 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 261 $ | 348 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 452 $ | 545 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 958 $ | 2,477 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 803 $ | 1,935 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 871 $ | 985 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.8 % | 4.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.3 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Haircut | 4.54 $ | 7.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.9 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.2 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 408 $ | 260 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,682 $ | 2,832 $ |