Cost of living in Baerum is 3% higher than in Essen (without rent).
Rent in Baerum is 49% more expensive than in Essen.
Cost of living including rent in Baerum is 24% higher than in Essen.
Food in Baerum is 27% more expensive than in Essen.
Transport in Baerum is 61% cheaper than in Essen.
| Baerum | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Baerum | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.7 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.48 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.59 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.3 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.66 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.4 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.28 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.1 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.24 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 8.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.44 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 76.2 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.4 $ | 39.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 60.7 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.35 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.33 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.61 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
148 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
228 $ | 210 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.7 $ | 43.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 761 $ | 470 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,521 $ | 888 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,015 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,001 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,158 $ | 4,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,461 $ | 3,592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,807 $ | 3,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.32 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.7 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.3 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 34.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 274 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,522 $ | 9,380 $ |