Cost of living in Veles is 6% lower than in Kavadarci (without rent).
Rent in Veles is 10% cheaper than in Kavadarci.
Cost of living including rent in Veles is 8% lower than in Kavadarci.
Food in Veles is 7% cheaper than in Kavadarci.
Transport in Veles is 23% more expensive than in Kavadarci.
| Veles | Kavadarci | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Veles | Kavadarci | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.58 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.1 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.57 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.47 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.31 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.22 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.02 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.16 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 2.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.65 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.4 $ | 30 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.38 $ | 5.45 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.9 $ | 26 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.75 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.51 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.77 $ | 1.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.6 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 161 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.1 $ | 17.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 139 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 232 $ | 270 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 196 $ | 178 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 288 $ | 362 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,183 $ | 1,148 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 948 $ | 985 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 580 $ | 457 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.44 % | 6.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 20 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.32 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Haircut | 3.9 $ | 3.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.5 $ | 70.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.6 $ | 49.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 211 $ | 45.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,165 $ | 1,153 $ |