Cost of living in Biel/Bienne is 39% higher than in Sandnes (without rent).
Rent in Biel/Bienne is 37% more expensive than in Sandnes.
Cost of living including rent in Biel/Bienne is 38% higher than in Sandnes.
Food in Biel/Bienne is 31% more expensive than in Sandnes.
Transport in Biel/Bienne is 65% more expensive than in Sandnes.
| Biel/Bienne | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Biel/Bienne | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.5 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 119 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.9 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.81 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.68 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.45 $ | 2.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.76 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.7 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 45.2 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.92 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.93 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 107 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 46.9 $ | 25.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 133 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.7 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.17 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.99 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.96 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
160 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
245 $ | 197 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 78 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,009 $ | 667 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,538 $ | 1,202 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,272 $ | 972 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,145 $ | 1,439 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,245 $ | 4,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,043 $ | 3,291 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,277 $ | 3,490 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 4.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 111 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 41.2 $ | 31.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 135 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 119 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,805 $ | 317 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,949 $ | 8,504 $ |