Cost of living in Kopavogur is 32% higher than in Galway (without rent).
Rent in Kopavogur is 18% cheaper than in Galway.
Cost of living including rent in Kopavogur is 2% lower than in Galway.
Food in Kopavogur is 30% more expensive than in Galway.
Transport in Kopavogur is 11% more expensive than in Galway.
| Kopavogur | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kopavogur | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.1 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.7 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18.4 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.65 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.29 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.05 $ | 2.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.66 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.97 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 27.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 22.1 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.27 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.4 $ | 17.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.04 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.25 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.8 $ | 22.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 83.6 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.5 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.37 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.77 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.31 $ | 2.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.2 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.7 $ | 224 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.9 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,190 $ | 1,424 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,133 $ | 2,397 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,454 $ | 1,615 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,155 $ | 3,077 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,774 $ | 4,444 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,708 $ | 3,632 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,910 $ | 3,313 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.5 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.6 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.2 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 47 $ | 16.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 147 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 113 $ | 83.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 250 $ | 1,015 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,147 $ | 7,840 $ |