Cost of living in Skien is 165% higher than in Pinsk (without rent).
Rent in Skien is 606% more expensive than in Pinsk.
Cost of living including rent in Skien is 292% higher than in Pinsk.
Food in Skien is 165% more expensive than in Pinsk.
Transport in Skien is 476% more expensive than in Pinsk.
| Skien | Pinsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Skien | Pinsk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.5 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.53 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.46 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.74 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.97 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.1 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.43 $ |
| 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 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 1.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.04 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 31.4 $ | 3.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.1 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.89 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 0.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.2 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.9 $ | 9.15 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 73.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,144 $ | 94.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 953 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,187 $ | 128 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,080 $ | 1,030 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,255 $ | 733 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,967 $ | 351 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.1 % | 14.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Haircut | 32.1 $ | 3.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.1 $ | 64.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 303 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,436 $ | 10,290 $ |