Cost of living in Hamilton is 39% higher than in Fredrikstad (without rent).
Rent in Hamilton is 106% more expensive than in Fredrikstad.
Cost of living including rent in Hamilton is 76% higher than in Fredrikstad.
Food in Hamilton is 48% more expensive than in Fredrikstad.
Transport in Hamilton is 36% more expensive than in Fredrikstad.
| Hamilton | Fredrikstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hamilton | Fredrikstad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
38.6 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 92.5 $ | 104 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 16.3 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.95 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.78 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.3 $ | 3.19 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 4.07 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.66 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.1 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.9 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.95 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.34 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.47 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 6.96 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 23.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.67 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.2 $ | 14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.72 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.5 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.32 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 35 $ | 23.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 86.4 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.06 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 6.94 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.26 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 195 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
235 $ | 300 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
97.3 $ | 45.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,787 $ | 748 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,460 $ | 1,303 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,609 $ | 1,152 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,817 $ | 1,831 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,441 $ | 6,990 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,047 $ | 4,108 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,979 $ | 2,769 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.26 % | 3.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 110 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 19 $ |
| Haircut | 21.6 $ | 33.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 137 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75 $ | 95.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,309 $ | 286 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,455 $ | 3,085 $ |