Cost of living in Gifhorn is 13% lower than in Lillestrom (without rent).
Rent in Gifhorn is 34% cheaper than in Lillestrom.
Cost of living including rent in Gifhorn is 25% lower than in Lillestrom.
Food in Gifhorn is 12% cheaper than in Lillestrom.
Transport in Gifhorn is 26% cheaper than in Lillestrom.
| Gifhorn | Lillestrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gifhorn | Lillestrom | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 68.3 $ | 75.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.4 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.37 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.66 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.85 $ | 2.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.13 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.1 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.88 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.89 $ | 13.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.3 $ | 4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.3 $ | 136 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.5 $ | 22.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.2 $ | 60.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.72 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 2.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
169 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
255 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51 $ | 42.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 480 $ | 1,028 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,716 $ | 2,075 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 614 $ | 1,032 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,237 $ | 2,342 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,339 $ | 6,676 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,625 $ | 5,245 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,288 $ | 3,277 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 33.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99 $ | 95.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.2 $ | 89.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 455 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,815 $ | 3,929 $ |