Cost of living in Falun is 3% lower than in Uppsala (without rent).
Rent in Falun is 22% more expensive than in Uppsala.
Cost of living including rent in Falun is 9% higher than in Uppsala.
Food in Falun is 6% cheaper than in Uppsala.
Transport in Falun is 5% cheaper than in Uppsala.
| Falun | Uppsala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Falun | Uppsala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.6 $ | 66.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.87 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.76 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.09 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.79 $ | 2.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.72 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.28 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.66 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 9.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.8 $ | 6.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.41 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 90.6 $ | 97.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.8 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.5 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.4 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.01 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.68 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.5 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.4 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.9 $ | 35.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 737 $ | 550 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,447 $ | 1,009 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 965 $ | 838 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,825 $ | 1,400 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,578 $ | 4,709 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,676 $ | 3,183 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,512 $ | 2,371 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 4.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.1 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Haircut | 25.2 $ | 25.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 96.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.4 $ | 78.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 133 $ | 132 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 681 $ | 5,115 $ |