Cost of living in Stavanger is 11% higher than in Turku (without rent).
Rent in Stavanger is 61% more expensive than in Turku.
Cost of living including rent in Stavanger is 34% higher than in Turku.
Food in Stavanger is 19% more expensive than in Turku.
Transport in Stavanger is 8% cheaper than in Turku.
| Stavanger | Turku | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Stavanger | Turku | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.7 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 113 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.78 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.54 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.19 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.13 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.09 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.02 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.5 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.05 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.6 $ | 21.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.7 $ | 102 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.5 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.97 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.88 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 3.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 123 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
225 $ | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
79.2 $ | 23.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 909 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,642 $ | 1,005 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,195 $ | 710 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,142 $ | 1,331 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,314 $ | 3,951 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,558 $ | 2,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,227 $ | 2,976 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.51 % | 3.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.3 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Haircut | 31 $ | 34.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 106 $ | 58.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 317 $ | 304 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,256 $ | 3,921 $ |