Cost of living in St. Gallen is 147% higher than in Szczecin (without rent).
Rent in St. Gallen is 108% more expensive than in Szczecin.
Cost of living including rent in St. Gallen is 124% higher than in Szczecin.
Food in St. Gallen is 142% more expensive than in Szczecin.
Transport in St. Gallen is 106% more expensive than in Szczecin.
| St. Gallen | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| St. Gallen | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.1 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.7 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.32 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.69 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.39 $ | 1.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.9 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 9.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26.1 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 38 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.64 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.3 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.3 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.68 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 90.9 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 43.5 $ | 9.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 160 $ | 35 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 23 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.41 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.86 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.92 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
222 $ | 233 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.3 $ | 15.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,196 $ | 508 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,376 $ | 944 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,426 $ | 588 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,358 $ | 1,214 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,962 $ | 2,470 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,279 $ | 2,533 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,401 $ | 1,478 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.51 % | 6.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 69.7 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 19.7 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Haircut | 39.5 $ | 8.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 135 $ | 75.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 146 $ | 60.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,694 $ | 391 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,733 $ | 9,895 $ |