Cost of living in Skien is 68% higher than in Pardubice (without rent).
Rent in Skien is 41% more expensive than in Pardubice.
Cost of living including rent in Skien is 53% higher than in Pardubice.
Food in Skien is 78% more expensive than in Pardubice.
Transport in Skien is 88% more expensive than in Pardubice.
| Skien | Pardubice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Skien | Pardubice | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.5 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.53 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.46 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.74 $ | 1.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.97 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.1 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.45 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 6.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.04 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 31.4 $ | 16.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.1 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.89 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 2.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.2 $ | 161 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 246 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.9 $ | 20.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 431 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,144 $ | 666 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 953 $ | 529 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,187 $ | 903 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,080 $ | 3,639 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,255 $ | 2,669 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,967 $ | 1,299 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.1 % | 5.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 9.89 $ |
| Haircut | 32.1 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 69.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.1 $ | 110 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,436 $ | 4,026 $ |