Cost of living in Ulan-Ude is very similar to Kumanovo (without rent).
Rent in Ulan-Ude is 6% cheaper than in Kumanovo.
Cost of living including rent in Ulan-Ude is 4% lower than in Kumanovo.
Food in Ulan-Ude is 8% cheaper than in Kumanovo.
Transport in Ulan-Ude is 75% more expensive than in Kumanovo.
| Ulan-Ude | Kumanovo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ulan-Ude | Kumanovo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.52 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.39 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.88 $ | 1.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.16 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.83 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.61 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.4 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.04 $ | 2.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.73 $ | 5.46 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.8 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.5 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 1.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 66 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.2 $ | 17.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 174 $ | 181 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 388 $ | 273 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 701 $ | 324 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,612 $ | 1,302 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,186 $ | 1,166 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 408 $ | 510 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.58 % | 4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.7 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.26 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Haircut | 3.48 $ | 4.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.4 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.6 $ | 33.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 128 $ | 163 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,204 $ | 1,163 $ |