Cost of living in Larvik is 10% lower than in Asker (without rent).
Rent in Larvik is 28% cheaper than in Asker.
Cost of living including rent in Larvik is 20% lower than in Asker.
Food in Larvik is 8% cheaper than in Asker.
Transport in Larvik is 15% cheaper than in Asker.
| Larvik | Asker | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Larvik | Asker | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.7 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.2 $ | 75.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.56 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.17 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 2.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.7 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.45 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.96 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 13.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.95 $ | 4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.5 $ | 73 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 21 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.1 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.81 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.02 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.49 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.45 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
195 $ | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38 $ | 53.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 679 $ | 1,034 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,042 $ | 1,651 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,030 $ | 1,286 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,283 $ | 2,090 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,767 $ | 9,487 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,542 $ | 8,545 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,928 $ | 3,535 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.25 % | 4.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.9 $ | 51.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Haircut | 32.2 $ | 34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.1 $ | 92.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 142 $ | 274 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,193 $ | 7,478 $ |