Cost of living in Sandnes is 77% higher than in Plav (without rent).
Rent in Sandnes is 69% more expensive than in Plav.
Cost of living including rent in Sandnes is 73% higher than in Plav.
Food in Sandnes is 78% more expensive than in Plav.
Transport in Sandnes is 98% more expensive than in Plav.
| Sandnes | Plav | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sandnes | Plav | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 94.8 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.54 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.84 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.79 $ | 2.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.99 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.37 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.7 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.01 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.1 $ | 3.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.88 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.2 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.01 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.7 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.98 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 2.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 84 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
197 $ | 130 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
78 $ | 25.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 667 $ | 413 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,202 $ | 886 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 972 $ | 556 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,439 $ | 1,122 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,008 $ | 2,698 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,291 $ | 1,968 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,490 $ | 689 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.29 % | 5.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.1 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Haircut | 31.3 $ | 6.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 72.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 102 $ | 84.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 317 $ | 562 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,504 $ | 5,404 $ |