Cost of living in Villingen-Schwenningen is 83% higher than in Craiova (without rent).
Rent in Villingen-Schwenningen is 92% more expensive than in Craiova.
Cost of living including rent in Villingen-Schwenningen is 87% higher than in Craiova.
Food in Villingen-Schwenningen is 77% more expensive than in Craiova.
Transport in Villingen-Schwenningen is 130% more expensive than in Craiova.
| Villingen-Schwenningen | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Villingen-Schwenningen | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.6 $ | 6.87 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 56 $ | 34.3 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.97 $ | 5.79 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.14 $ | 1.88 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.09 $ | 2.06 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 3.19 $ | 2.08 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.01 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 1.25 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.51 $ | 3.08 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.85 $ | 7.08 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 6.03 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 9.47 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.07 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.68 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 0.9 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.2 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.51 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.24 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.52 $ | 6.85 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.21 $ | 5.12 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.7 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.7 $ | 20.1 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.48 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.4 $ | 5.02 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.6 $ | 16 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.7 $ | 9.23 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 3.27 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.42 $ | 2.02 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 210 $ | 115 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 325 $ | 174 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50.2 $ | 11.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 209 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 784 $ | 353 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 421 $ | 290 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 897 $ | 570 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,988 $ | 1,884 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,726 $ | 1,553 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,056 $ | 762 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 6.62 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.7 $ | 32.1 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 5.87 $ | 
| Haircut | 17.6 $ | 4.38 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.3 $ | 71.7 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.5 $ | 66.4 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 261 $ | 418 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,159 $ | 6,575 $ |