Cost of living comparison

Bulgaria

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Czech Republic

Karlovy Vary vs. Yambol Cost of Living Summary

Karlovy Vary is 26.2% more expensive than Yambol.

Restaurants: pay 12.9% less in Karlovy Vary
Groceries: pay 6.7% more in Karlovy Vary
Transportation: pay 3.2% more in Karlovy Vary
Housing: pay 85.7% more in Karlovy Vary
Childcare: pay 60.3% less in Karlovy Vary
Entertainment and Sports: pay 36.8% more in Karlovy Vary
Clothing: pay 61.3% more in Karlovy Vary

The cost of housing, clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and transportation in Karlovy Vary are more expensive than in Yambol. Expenses including childcare and restaurants are lower in Karlovy Vary. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Karlovy Vary.

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Karlovy Vary vs. Yambol Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Karlovy Vary instead of Yambol, you would:

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pay 12.9% less for restaurants

	Yambol	Karlovy Vary
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$11.20 BGN19.49	$9.17 CZK198.50	-18.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.89 BGN17.22	$8.71 CZK188.57	-11.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.77 BGN3.08	$1.68 CZK36.37	-4.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.31 BGN2.28	$1.32 CZK28.63	+0.9%
Average			-12.9%

Yambol vs. Karlovy Vary - Cost of restaurants

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pay 6.7% more for groceries

	Yambol	Karlovy Vary
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 BGN2.11	$1.42 CZK30.69	+16.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.44 BGN7.72	$6.06 CZK131.10	+36.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.32 BGN12.74	$4.34 CZK93.92	-40.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.39 BGN5.91	$2.74 CZK59.28	-19.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.38 BGN5.88	$3.12 CZK67.53	-7.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.68 BGN1.19	$0.84 CZK18.10	+22.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.89 BGN1.56	$0.79 CZK17.07	-11.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.77 BGN1.34	$0.95 CZK20.62	+23.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.71 BGN1.24	$1.51 CZK32.76	+111.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.58 BGN1.00	$0.47 CZK10.20	-18.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.39 BGN0.68	$0.49 CZK10.52	+24.7%
Average			+6.7%

Yambol vs. Karlovy Vary - Cost of groceries

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pay 3.2% more for transportation

	Yambol	Karlovy Vary
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.40 BGN11.14	$7.08 CZK153.17	+10.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$28.59 BGN49.75	$25.22 CZK545.86	-11.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,050.07 BGN52,295.53	$27,511.20 CZK595K	-8.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.56 BGN14.90	$14.67 CZK317.59	+71.4%
Average			+3.2%

Yambol vs. Karlovy Vary - Cost of transportation

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pay 85.7% more for housing

	Yambol	Karlovy Vary
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$16.38 BGN28.51	$18.93 CZK409.83	+15.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$358.31 BGN623.56	$704.59 CZK15,251.11	+96.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$273.29 BGN475.61	$477.78 CZK10,341.64	+74.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$86.97 BGN151.36	$190.51 CZK4,123.66	+119.0%
Average			+85.7%

Yambol vs. Karlovy Vary - Cost of housing

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pay 60.3% less for childcare

	Yambol	Karlovy Vary
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$508.86 BGN885.56	$183.41 CZK3,969.92	-64.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,295.85 BGN10,956.54	$2,751.12 CZK59,548.82	-56.3%
Average			-60.3%

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pay 36.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Yambol	Karlovy Vary
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.72 BGN2.99	$2.06 CZK44.66	+20.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.12 BGN3.69	$2.90 CZK62.86	+36.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.01 BGN6.97	$7.34 CZK158.80	+83.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$27.20 BGN47.33	$57.31 CZK1,240.60	+110.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.84 BGN13.64	$6.88 CZK148.87	-12.3%
Average			+36.8%

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pay 61.3% more for clothing

	Yambol	Karlovy Vary
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$51.50 BGN89.63	$84.60 CZK1,831.13	+64.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$21.47 BGN37.36	$37.06 CZK802.17	+72.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$85.86 BGN149.42	$101.94 CZK2,206.46	+18.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$60.11 BGN104.60	$120.78 CZK2,614.32	+100.9%
Average			+61.3%

Yambol vs. Karlovy Vary - Cost of clothing

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