Cost of living
Varna (Russia) compared to Karelia
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Overview comparison
Varna (Russia)Karelia
Consumer prices in Karelia are roughly 11% higher than in Varna (Russia).
Cost of living
| Item | Varna (Russia) | Karelia |
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| Total with rent one person | 589 | 770 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,178 | 1,539 |
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| Without rent one person | 354 | 372 |
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| Without rent one family | 900 | 896 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 230.49 | 390.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 384.62 | 619.98 |
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| Food person | 233 | 268 |
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| Food family | 648 | 652 |
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| Transport person | 21.34 | 45.61 |
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| Transport family | 57.03 | 121.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.71 years | 71.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Varna (Russia) | Karelia |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.84 | 5.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.21 | 31.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.19 | 4.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 | 2.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.49 | 2.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 0.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Varna (Russia) | Karelia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 243.59 | 312.97 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.59 | 284.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 405.95 | 929.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 406.63 | 475.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.43 | 55.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.04 | 95.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.65 | 8.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Varna (Russia) | Karelia |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.21 | 10.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,494 | 2,182 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 915 | 1,050 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.48% | 21.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.02 | 9.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 0.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Varna (Russia) | Karelia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 0.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.4 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.38 | 1.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.37 | 9.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.21 | 3.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.51 | 7.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Varna (Russia) | Karelia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.6 | 21.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.83 | 2.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.53 | 13.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.15 | 2.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.19 | 96.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.84 | 95.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 197.58 | 200.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,832 | 2,622 |
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