Cost of living in Bolton is 8% higher than in Helsingborg (without rent).
Rent in Bolton is 77% more expensive than in Helsingborg.
Cost of living including rent in Bolton is 42% higher than in Helsingborg.
Food in Bolton is very similar to Helsingborg.
Transport in Bolton is 43% more expensive than in Helsingborg.
| Bolton | Helsingborg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bolton | Helsingborg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.7 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.07 $ | 9.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.1 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.99 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.59 $ | 2.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.33 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.63 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.84 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 9.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17.3 $ | 6.54 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.66 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 84.3 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 18.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 98.6 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.35 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.21 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.7 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.1 $ | 2.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
295 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42 $ | 26.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 880 $ | 512 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,327 $ | 1,042 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 959 $ | 669 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,656 $ | 1,255 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,844 $ | 3,183 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,691 $ | 2,413 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,331 $ | 3,345 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.75 % | 4.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.4 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Haircut | 13.2 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.3 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.3 $ | 81.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,742 $ | 122 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,334 $ | 4,337 $ |