Cost of living in Kristiansand is 22% lower than in Vienna (without rent).
Rent in Kristiansand is 36% cheaper than in Vienna.
Cost of living including rent in Kristiansand is 29% lower than in Vienna.
Food in Kristiansand is 8% cheaper than in Vienna.
Transport in Kristiansand is 52% cheaper than in Vienna.
| Kristiansand | Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kristiansand | Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.5 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.3 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.94 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.91 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 2.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.53 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.7 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.58 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.1 $ | 8.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ | 6.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.25 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.2 $ | 48.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.49 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33.3 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.8 $ | 147 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.13 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.41 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.07 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.4 $ | 215 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.6 $ | 331 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.9 $ | 35.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 521 $ | 716 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 678 $ | 1,351 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 732 $ | 987 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,010 $ | 2,092 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,293 $ | 9,775 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,927 $ | 6,353 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,206 $ | 2,834 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.27 % | 3.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.2 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Haircut | 27.4 $ | 20.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.8 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92.3 $ | 106 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 275 $ | 270 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,509 $ | 15,069 $ |