Cost of living in Emden is 22% lower than in Oulu (without rent).
Rent in Emden is 22% more expensive than in Oulu.
Cost of living including rent in Emden is 3% lower than in Oulu.
Food in Emden is 20% cheaper than in Oulu.
Transport in Emden is 25% cheaper than in Oulu.
| Emden | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Emden | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.4 $ | 17.9 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.8 $ | 113 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 12.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.51 $ | 7.76 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 4.87 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 3.1 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.17 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.56 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 2.57 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.51 $ | 3.61 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 8.54 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 16.1 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.5 $ | 21.3 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.31 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.95 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.3 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.16 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.7 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 1.08 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 3.22 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.59 $ | 15 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 3.07 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 8.95 $ | 11.1 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.13 $ | 3.52 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.2 $ | 57.2 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.13 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.3 $ | 23.1 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 54.6 $ | 123 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 15.4 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.8 $ | 3.8 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 2.32 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 172 $ | 60.4 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 263 $ | 93.1 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 51.8 $ | 28.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 551 $ | 564 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,090 $ | 958 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 755 $ | 646 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,167 $ | 1,286 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,916 $ | 3,608 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,914 $ | 2,392 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,246 $ | 2,808 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.99 % | 3.69 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.5 $ | 32.4 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 16.7 $ | 
| Haircut | 16.9 $ | 22.3 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 102 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.4 $ | 91.8 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 522 $ | 334 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,826 $ | 11,026 $ |