Cost of living in Sarpsborg is 3% higher than in Bologna (without rent).
Rent in Sarpsborg is 13% cheaper than in Bologna.
Cost of living including rent in Sarpsborg is 6% lower than in Bologna.
Food in Sarpsborg is 8% more expensive than in Bologna.
Transport in Sarpsborg is 26% cheaper than in Bologna.
| Sarpsborg | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sarpsborg | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
30.6 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.4 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.3 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.12 $ | 3.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.23 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.83 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.36 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.1 $ | 6.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.36 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.4 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.9 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 56.3 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.54 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.22 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86.8 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.9 $ | 29.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 599 $ | 666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,131 $ | 1,166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 676 $ | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,342 $ | 1,698 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,886 $ | 4,982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,473 $ | 3,268 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,583 $ | 2,032 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.71 % | 4.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.5 $ | 57 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.3 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Haircut | 33.4 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 91.2 $ | 96.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 826 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,637 $ | 27,573 $ |