Cost of living in Varna is 31% lower than in Sliema (without rent).
Rent in Varna is 58% cheaper than in Sliema.
Cost of living including rent in Varna is 47% lower than in Sliema.
Food in Varna is 33% cheaper than in Sliema.
Transport in Varna is 36% cheaper than in Sliema.
| Varna | Sliema | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Varna | Sliema | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.2 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.48 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.15 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.46 $ | 2.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.27 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.92 $ | 10 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.28 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.75 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.44 $ | 6.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.15 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.4 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.12 $ | 38.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 2.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.4 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 86.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.4 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 330 $ | 915 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 630 $ | 1,842 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 417 $ | 1,125 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 913 $ | 2,330 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,241 $ | 5,585 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,443 $ | 4,474 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 923 $ | 1,782 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.97 % | 5.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.63 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.7 $ | 98.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.8 $ | 95.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 392 $ | 758 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,246 $ | 8,899 $ |