Cost of living in Kristiansand is very similar to Limerick (without rent).
Rent in Kristiansand is 51% cheaper than in Limerick.
Cost of living including rent in Kristiansand is 33% lower than in Limerick.
Food in Kristiansand is 4% cheaper than in Limerick.
Transport in Kristiansand is 44% more expensive than in Limerick.
| Kristiansand | Limerick | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kristiansand | Limerick | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.5 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.3 $ | 71.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.94 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.91 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 2.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.53 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.7 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.58 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.1 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ | 16.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.25 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.2 $ | 54.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.49 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33.3 $ | 17.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.8 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.13 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.41 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.07 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.4 $ | 111 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.6 $ | 171 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.9 $ | 46.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 521 $ | 1,108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 678 $ | 1,767 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 732 $ | 1,405 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,010 $ | 2,391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,293 $ | 3,344 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,927 $ | 2,647 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,206 $ | 2,899 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.27 % | 4.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.2 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Haircut | 27.4 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.8 $ | 101 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92.3 $ | 66.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 275 $ | 907 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,509 $ | 2,223 $ |