Cost of living in Karben is 8% higher than in Linkoping (without rent).
Rent in Karben is 55% more expensive than in Linkoping.
Cost of living including rent in Karben is 31% higher than in Linkoping.
Food in Karben is 6% more expensive than in Linkoping.
Transport in Karben is 10% more expensive than in Linkoping.
| Karben | Linkoping | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karben | Linkoping | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.4 $ | 67.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.95 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.69 $ | 2.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.12 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ | 6.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.27 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.7 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.3 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.4 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.8 $ | 9.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
193 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
299 $ | 77.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46.9 $ | 32.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 723 $ | 530 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,339 $ | 1,004 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 920 $ | 699 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,788 $ | 1,297 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,512 $ | 6,430 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,566 $ | 3,137 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,971 $ | 3,011 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.1 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ | 26.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.3 $ | 98.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.9 $ | 81.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 498 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,040 $ | 685 $ |