Cost of living in Harstad is 197% higher than in Brest (without rent).
Rent in Harstad is 319% more expensive than in Brest.
Cost of living including rent in Harstad is 250% higher than in Brest.
Food in Harstad is 224% more expensive than in Brest.
Transport in Harstad is 181% more expensive than in Brest.
| Harstad | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Harstad | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 113 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.3 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.4 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.54 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.07 $ | 0.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.96 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.9 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.77 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.24 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.73 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 75.5 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.08 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24 $ | 5.39 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.8 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.64 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.71 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 0.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 51 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.6 $ | 9.57 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 682 $ | 157 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,147 $ | 267 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,120 $ | 292 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,844 $ | 404 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,861 $ | 888 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,855 $ | 686 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,079 $ | 442 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.51 % | 17.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.2 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.7 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Haircut | 28.1 $ | 2.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 126 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92.9 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 321 $ | 303 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,804 $ | 5,716 $ |