Cost of living in Skien is 147% higher than in Barysaw (without rent).
Rent in Skien is 287% more expensive than in Barysaw.
Cost of living including rent in Skien is 204% higher than in Barysaw.
Food in Skien is 147% more expensive than in Barysaw.
Transport in Skien is 449% more expensive than in Barysaw.
| Skien | Barysaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Skien | Barysaw | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.5 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.53 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.46 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.74 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.97 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.1 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.45 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 1.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.04 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 31.4 $ | 3.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.89 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.2 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.9 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,144 $ | 311 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 953 $ | 262 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,187 $ | 480 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,080 $ | 1,446 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,255 $ | 919 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,967 $ | 468 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.1 % | 14.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Haircut | 32.1 $ | 3.89 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.1 $ | 64.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 304 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,436 $ | 10,314 $ |