Cost of living in Ventspils is 14% lower than in Viljandi (without rent).
Rent in Ventspils is 10% more expensive than in Viljandi.
Cost of living including rent in Ventspils is 4% lower than in Viljandi.
Food in Ventspils is 15% cheaper than in Viljandi.
Transport in Ventspils is 9% more expensive than in Viljandi.
| Ventspils | Viljandi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ventspils | Viljandi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.4 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.3 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.96 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.72 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.56 $ | 2.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.55 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.16 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.29 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.66 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.67 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.1 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.34 $ | 10.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.6 $ | 44 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.74 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.97 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.34 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.55 $ | 2.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
193 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
295 $ | 249 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.8 $ | 26.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 210 $ | 171 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 432 $ | 290 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 316 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 423 $ | 386 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 947 $ | 2,885 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 696 $ | 2,072 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,005 $ | 1,502 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.41 % | 5.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.62 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Haircut | 13 $ | 15.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.9 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.5 $ | 83.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 331 $ | 520 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,341 $ | 7,123 $ |