Cost of living in Vatican City is 29% lower than in Waterford (without rent).
Rent in Vatican City is 73% cheaper than in Waterford.
Cost of living including rent in Vatican City is 58% lower than in Waterford.
Food in Vatican City is 31% cheaper than in Waterford.
Transport in Vatican City is 26% cheaper than in Waterford.
| Vatican City | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vatican City | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49 $ | 84 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.25 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.54 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.48 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.87 $ | 2.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.17 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.01 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.13 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.09 $ | 17.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.67 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.9 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.3 $ | 15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.4 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.81 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.55 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 48.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 100 $ | 1,202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 231 $ | 2,113 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 846 $ | 1,506 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 784 $ | 2,600 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,258 $ | 3,831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,725 $ | 2,755 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,184 $ | 3,165 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.71 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.08 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 9.97 $ | 16.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.6 $ | 82.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 32.8 $ | 1,019 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,826 $ | 7,809 $ |