Cost of living in Van is 38% lower than in Novo Mesto (without rent).
Rent in Van is 64% cheaper than in Novo Mesto.
Cost of living including rent in Van is 52% lower than in Novo Mesto.
Food in Van is 49% cheaper than in Novo Mesto.
Transport in Van is 112% more expensive than in Novo Mesto.
| Van | Novo Mesto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Van | Novo Mesto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.55 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.9 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.38 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.69 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 2.19 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.99 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.23 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.64 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.67 $ | 5.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.8 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 12.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.9 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.69 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.97 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.76 $ | 2.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.9 $ | 192 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 296 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.16 $ | 34.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 115 $ | 374 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 234 $ | 710 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 441 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 511 $ | 819 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 699 $ | 2,744 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 436 $ | 1,657 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 263 $ | 1,329 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.84 % | 3.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.7 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.88 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Haircut | 3.53 $ | 12.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.6 $ | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.5 $ | 98.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 204 $ | 492 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,509 $ | 8,159 $ |