Cost of living in Salo is 6% higher than in Hamburg (without rent).
Rent in Salo is 41% cheaper than in Hamburg.
Cost of living including rent in Salo is 22% lower than in Hamburg.
Food in Salo is very similar to Hamburg.
Transport in Salo is very similar to Hamburg.
| Salo | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Salo | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 100 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.73 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.96 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 2.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.94 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.21 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.75 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.1 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.19 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.25 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.47 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.1 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ | 21 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.5 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.59 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.81 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ | 2.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86.3 $ | 111 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.9 $ | 63.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 587 $ | 960 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,066 $ | 1,601 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 567 $ | 1,184 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 835 $ | 1,845 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,801 $ | 3,595 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,341 $ | 3,112 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,552 $ | 3,353 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.86 % | 6.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.6 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18.9 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Haircut | 28.3 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.3 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 100 $ | 48.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 353 $ | 1,150 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,873 $ | 18,553 $ |