Cost of living in Arendal is 33% higher than in Dali (without rent).
Rent in Arendal is 20% more expensive than in Dali.
Cost of living including rent in Arendal is 26% higher than in Dali.
Food in Arendal is 40% more expensive than in Dali.
Transport in Arendal is 24% more expensive than in Dali.
| Arendal | Dali | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arendal | Dali | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.8 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 95.1 $ | 53.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.94 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.57 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.82 $ | 1.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.15 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.96 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26 $ | 13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.59 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.2 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.3 $ | 5.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.59 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 97 $ | 48.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.7 $ | 24.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.3 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.72 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.6 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.29 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.24 $ | 2.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
176 $ | 171 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.7 $ | 36.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 651 $ | 551 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,148 $ | 1,219 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 917 $ | 695 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,332 $ | 1,204 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,817 $ | 2,958 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,880 $ | 2,166 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,077 $ | 1,863 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.57 % | 3.83 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.5 $ | 60.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 29.2 $ | 10.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86.3 $ | 78.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 302 $ | 411 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,433 $ | 7,588 $ |