Cost of living in Oslo is 48% higher than in Charleroi (without rent).
Rent in Oslo is 75% more expensive than in Charleroi.
Cost of living including rent in Oslo is 62% higher than in Charleroi.
Food in Oslo is 33% more expensive than in Charleroi.
Transport in Oslo is 199% more expensive than in Charleroi.
| Oslo | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oslo | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 98.9 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.3 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.9 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.7 $ | 2.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.16 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.28 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.85 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.9 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.18 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.9 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.24 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.8 $ | 9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.96 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 83.8 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.17 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.7 $ | 14.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65.3 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.8 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.5 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.46 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.65 $ | 2.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
148 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
232 $ | 205 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 48.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,043 $ | 548 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,718 $ | 783 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,334 $ | 619 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,238 $ | 892 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,961 $ | 2,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,717 $ | 2,879 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,751 $ | 2,258 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.69 % | 3.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.8 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.3 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 34.1 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 88.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 91.5 $ | 109 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 277 $ | 620 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,583 $ | 13,087 $ |