Cost of living in Sandnes is very similar to Cork (without rent).
Rent in Sandnes is 41% cheaper than in Cork.
Cost of living including rent in Sandnes is 26% lower than in Cork.
Food in Sandnes is 9% more expensive than in Cork.
Transport in Sandnes is 38% cheaper than in Cork.
Sandnes | Cork | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
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Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Sandnes | Cork | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.7 $ | 20.2 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 94.8 $ | 95.5 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 11.1 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.54 $ | 6.73 $ |
Capuccino | 4.84 $ | 4.21 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 2.79 $ | 2.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.47 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.83 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 3.37 $ | 4.13 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 10.2 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 11.8 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.7 $ | 12.3 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 3.19 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.7 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 3.08 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.42 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.8 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.28 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.01 $ | 3.47 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 13.3 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 3.68 $ |
Cigarette pack | 14.1 $ | 18.5 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.88 $ | 2.23 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.2 $ | 106 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.01 $ | 1.94 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 25.6 $ | 26.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.7 $ | 65.7 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.98 $ | 6.69 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 4.45 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 1.86 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 3.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 152 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
197 $ | 230 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
78 $ | 51.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 667 $ | 1,340 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,202 $ | 2,355 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 972 $ | 1,542 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,439 $ | 3,021 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,008 $ | 4,703 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,291 $ | 3,907 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,490 $ | 3,654 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.29 % | 4.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.1 $ | 70.4 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 13.3 $ |
Haircut | 31.3 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 91.8 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 102 $ | 106 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 317 $ | 1,207 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,504 $ | 7,149 $ |