Cost of living in Shumen is 16% lower than in Kecskemet (without rent).
Rent in Shumen is 48% cheaper than in Kecskemet.
Cost of living including rent in Shumen is 32% lower than in Kecskemet.
Food in Shumen is 13% cheaper than in Kecskemet.
Transport in Shumen is 29% cheaper than in Kecskemet.
| Shumen | Kecskemet | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shumen | Kecskemet | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.64 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.9 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.78 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.37 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.95 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.32 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.84 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.42 $ | 5.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.5 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.11 $ | 13.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.8 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.41 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.85 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.4 $ | 72 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84 $ | 111 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.3 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 173 $ | 380 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 315 $ | 700 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 261 $ | 506 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 452 $ | 797 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 958 $ | 2,092 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 803 $ | 1,475 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 871 $ | 764 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.8 % | 7.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.3 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Haircut | 4.54 $ | 4.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.9 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.2 $ | 101 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 408 $ | 258 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,682 $ | 6,757 $ |