Cost of living in Molndal is 31% lower than in Hafnarfjorur (without rent).
Rent in Molndal is 44% cheaper than in Hafnarfjorur.
Cost of living including rent in Molndal is 39% lower than in Hafnarfjorur.
Food in Molndal is 32% cheaper than in Hafnarfjorur.
Transport in Molndal is 10% cheaper than in Hafnarfjorur.
| Molndal | Hafnarfjorur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Molndal | Hafnarfjorur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.5 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84.3 $ | 107 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.66 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.81 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.29 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ | 2.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.71 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.07 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.2 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.03 $ | 12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.43 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 79 $ | 71.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.84 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.2 $ | 24.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.8 $ | 84.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.42 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.2 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.42 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 3.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 68.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.3 $ | 71.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 688 $ | 1,371 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,245 $ | 2,238 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 962 $ | 1,586 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,598 $ | 2,434 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,575 $ | 5,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,837 $ | 4,299 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,114 $ | 3,862 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.49 % | 6.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.2 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.3 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 27 $ | 47.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.8 $ | 152 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.3 $ | 113 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 125 $ | 255 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,672 $ | 6,122 $ |