Cost of living in Gladbeck is 21% lower than in Oulu (without rent).
Rent in Gladbeck is 10% more expensive than in Oulu.
Cost of living including rent in Gladbeck is 8% lower than in Oulu.
Food in Gladbeck is 20% cheaper than in Oulu.
Transport in Gladbeck is 25% cheaper than in Oulu.
| Gladbeck | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gladbeck | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.8 $ | 113 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.63 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.57 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.98 $ | 2.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.51 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.96 $ | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.07 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.8 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.2 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 75.3 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.77 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.59 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
181 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
281 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 481 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 910 $ | 958 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 590 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,095 $ | 1,286 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,274 $ | 3,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,381 $ | 2,392 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,675 $ | 2,808 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 3.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.7 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Haircut | 14.9 $ | 22.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93 $ | 91.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 363 $ | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,086 $ | 11,026 $ |