Cost of living in Buxtehude is 27% lower than in Espoo (without rent).
Rent in Buxtehude is 23% cheaper than in Espoo.
Cost of living including rent in Buxtehude is 25% lower than in Espoo.
Food in Buxtehude is 26% cheaper than in Espoo.
Transport in Buxtehude is 42% cheaper than in Espoo.
| Buxtehude | Espoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buxtehude | Espoo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.5 $ | 122 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.07 $ | 3.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.82 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.17 $ | 12.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.49 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.6 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.6 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 70.5 $ | 86.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.76 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 2.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
165 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
254 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.3 $ | 18.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 542 $ | 901 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,132 $ | 1,645 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 699 $ | 1,026 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,274 $ | 1,932 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,958 $ | 8,144 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,916 $ | 5,573 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,799 $ | 3,341 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.89 % | 3.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.7 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 22.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.9 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.5 $ | 107 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 417 $ | 331 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,534 $ | 20,412 $ |