Cost of living in Gjovik is 15% higher than in Groningen (without rent).
Rent in Gjovik is 12% cheaper than in Groningen.
Cost of living including rent in Gjovik is very similar to Groningen.
Food in Gjovik is 25% more expensive than in Groningen.
Transport in Gjovik is 36% cheaper than in Groningen.
| Gjovik | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gjovik | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 114 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.3 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.32 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.75 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.67 $ | 2.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.17 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.32 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.66 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.5 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.38 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.52 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.25 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 15.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.52 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.9 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.1 $ | 24.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.8 $ | 95.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.08 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 2.09 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
230 $ | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.8 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 597 $ | 782 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,136 $ | 1,246 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 988 $ | 1,020 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,511 $ | 1,576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,004 $ | 3,626 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,296 $ | 3,262 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,141 $ | 3,317 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.68 % | 3.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.6 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 33.7 $ | 17.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 118 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.7 $ | 67.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ | 1,698 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,464 $ | 8,344 $ |