Cost of living in Hamar is very similar to Oulu (without rent).
Rent in Hamar is 47% more expensive than in Oulu.
Cost of living including rent in Hamar is 19% higher than in Oulu.
Food in Hamar is 4% more expensive than in Oulu.
Transport in Hamar is 27% cheaper than in Oulu.
| Hamar | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hamar | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.6 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 114 $ | 113 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.2 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.5 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.61 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.09 $ | 2.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.74 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.52 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26.5 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.36 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.2 $ | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.24 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 15.2 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.17 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.6 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.2 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.2 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.57 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 759 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,356 $ | 958 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 988 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,736 $ | 1,286 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,916 $ | 3,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,114 $ | 2,392 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,364 $ | 2,808 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.71 % | 3.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.4 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.8 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Haircut | 33.8 $ | 22.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 117 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 91.4 $ | 91.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 277 $ | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,160 $ | 11,026 $ |