Cost of living in Heide is 15% lower than in Drammen (without rent).
Rent in Heide is 9% cheaper than in Drammen.
Cost of living including rent in Heide is 12% lower than in Drammen.
Food in Heide is 14% cheaper than in Drammen.
Transport in Heide is 7% cheaper than in Drammen.
| Heide | Drammen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Heide | Drammen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.8 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.47 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.46 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.75 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.33 $ | 2.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.75 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.2 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.69 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.66 $ | 13.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.8 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24 $ | 23.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 62.8 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.64 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ | 2.61 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
275 $ | 195 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52 $ | 71 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 547 $ | 638 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,208 $ | 1,522 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 625 $ | 794 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,705 $ | 1,571 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,271 $ | 5,483 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,298 $ | 3,982 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,930 $ | 3,161 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 4.26 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.3 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.6 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.1 $ | 99.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 345 $ | 309 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,739 $ | 1,899 $ |