Cost of living in Ventspils is 42% lower than in Graz (without rent).
Rent in Ventspils is 53% cheaper than in Graz.
Cost of living including rent in Ventspils is 48% lower than in Graz.
Food in Ventspils is 38% cheaper than in Graz.
Transport in Ventspils is 67% cheaper than in Graz.
| Ventspils | Graz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ventspils | Graz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.4 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.3 $ | 78 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.96 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.72 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.56 $ | 3.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.55 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.16 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.29 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.66 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.67 $ | 7.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.1 $ | 67.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.34 $ | 22.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.6 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.74 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.97 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.34 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.55 $ | 3.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
193 $ | 218 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
295 $ | 333 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.8 $ | 34.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 210 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 432 $ | 1,342 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 749 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 423 $ | 1,521 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 947 $ | 7,386 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 696 $ | 4,777 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,005 $ | 2,798 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.41 % | 3.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.62 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 13 $ | 22.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.9 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.5 $ | 95.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 331 $ | 432 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,341 $ | 11,039 $ |