Cost of living in Swords is 59% higher than in Karlovac (without rent).
Rent in Swords is 321% more expensive than in Karlovac.
Cost of living including rent in Swords is 173% higher than in Karlovac.
Food in Swords is 63% more expensive than in Karlovac.
Transport in Swords is 56% more expensive than in Karlovac.
| Swords | Karlovac | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Swords | Karlovac | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 95.2 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.72 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.18 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ | 2.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.19 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.48 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.48 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.27 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.5 $ | 5.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.51 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 111 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.2 $ | 14.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 73.8 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.86 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.49 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.18 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.02 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 107 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
231 $ | 166 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.1 $ | 27.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,437 $ | 247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,407 $ | 387 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,708 $ | 348 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,990 $ | 545 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,462 $ | 2,477 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,520 $ | 1,935 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,895 $ | 985 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.44 % | 4.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.1 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Haircut | 19.2 $ | 7.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.4 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 99.2 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,197 $ | 260 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,089 $ | 2,832 $ |