Cost of living in Viersen is 81% higher than in Ruse (without rent).
Rent in Viersen is 194% more expensive than in Ruse.
Cost of living including rent in Viersen is 126% higher than in Ruse.
Food in Viersen is 69% more expensive than in Ruse.
Transport in Viersen is 164% more expensive than in Ruse.
| Viersen | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Viersen | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.8 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.57 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.36 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.74 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.53 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 9.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.08 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.24 $ | 3.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.28 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.2 $ | 6.53 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.11 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.69 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
268 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.7 $ | 14.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 535 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,105 $ | 395 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 656 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,359 $ | 553 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,046 $ | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,734 $ | 917 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,891 $ | 898 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.99 % | 4.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.8 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Haircut | 15.8 $ | 5.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.8 $ | 71.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.8 $ | 48.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 408 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,684 $ | 7,666 $ |