Cost of living in Aachen is 27% lower than in Trondheim (without rent).
Rent in Aachen is 34% cheaper than in Trondheim.
Cost of living including rent in Aachen is 31% lower than in Trondheim.
Food in Aachen is 30% cheaper than in Trondheim.
Transport in Aachen is 25% cheaper than in Trondheim.
| Aachen | Trondheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aachen | Trondheim | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.6 $ | 114 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.46 $ | 10 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.57 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.71 $ | 3.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.42 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.64 $ | 19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.08 $ | 14.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.37 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.2 $ | 38.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.7 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.36 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.79 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
218 $ | 196 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
334 $ | 302 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.6 $ | 72.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 513 $ | 922 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,211 $ | 1,663 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 1,136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,479 $ | 2,235 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,188 $ | 9,087 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,639 $ | 6,495 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,590 $ | 3,375 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 4.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.8 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 17 $ |
| Haircut | 16.5 $ | 36.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84 $ | 122 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 102 $ | 98.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ | 306 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,450 $ | 5,242 $ |