Cost of living in Skien is 78% higher than in Debrecen (without rent).
Rent in Skien is 93% more expensive than in Debrecen.
Cost of living including rent in Skien is 85% higher than in Debrecen.
Food in Skien is 84% more expensive than in Debrecen.
Transport in Skien is 67% more expensive than in Debrecen.
| Skien | Debrecen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Skien | Debrecen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.5 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.53 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.46 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.74 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.97 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.1 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.45 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 5.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.04 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 31.4 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.1 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.89 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 1.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.2 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.9 $ | 14.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 345 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,144 $ | 657 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 953 $ | 437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,187 $ | 761 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,080 $ | 2,548 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,255 $ | 2,051 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,967 $ | 956 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.1 % | 8.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Haircut | 32.1 $ | 7.94 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 73 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.1 $ | 70.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 263 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,436 $ | 8,674 $ |