Cost of living in Stara Zagora is 36% higher than in Bitola (without rent).
Rent in Stara Zagora is 33% cheaper than in Bitola.
Cost of living including rent in Stara Zagora is very similar to Bitola.
Food in Stara Zagora is 38% more expensive than in Bitola.
Transport in Stara Zagora is 57% more expensive than in Bitola.
| Stara Zagora | Bitola | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Stara Zagora | Bitola | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.53 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.3 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.63 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.43 $ | 1.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.69 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.95 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.34 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.4 $ | 2.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.87 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.49 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.27 $ | 5.44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.1 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.09 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.14 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 1.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.9 $ | 88.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.6 $ | 135 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.12 $ | 17 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 312 $ | 409 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 193 $ | 332 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 416 $ | 662 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,035 $ | 1,367 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 876 $ | 1,026 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,171 $ | 583 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.2 % | 4.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.6 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.42 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Haircut | 4.22 $ | 3.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.5 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71.3 $ | 63.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 229 $ | 213 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,347 $ | 1,164 $ |