Cost of living in Hilversum is 65% higher than in Masis (without rent).
Rent in Hilversum is 102% more expensive than in Masis.
Cost of living including rent in Hilversum is 86% higher than in Masis.
Food in Hilversum is 60% more expensive than in Masis.
Transport in Hilversum is 409% more expensive than in Masis.
| Hilversum | Masis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hilversum | Masis | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.3 $ | 8.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.98 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.2 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.41 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.6 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.32 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.86 $ | 9.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.2 $ | 2.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.49 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 120 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.4 $ | 5.06 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.3 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.38 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.49 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.35 $ | 3.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
157 $ | 78.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
243 $ | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.1 $ | 22.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,088 $ | 512 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,162 $ | 852 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,258 $ | 738 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,818 $ | 1,373 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,665 $ | 3,159 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,463 $ | 1,469 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,692 $ | 683 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.22 % | 15.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.5 $ | 90.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.6 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Haircut | 21.7 $ | 6.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 125 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.7 $ | 96.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,918 $ | 367 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,753 $ | 10,760 $ |