Cost of living in Thun is 25% higher than in Kopavogur (without rent).
Rent in Thun is very similar to Kopavogur.
Cost of living including rent in Thun is 12% higher than in Kopavogur.
Food in Thun is 23% more expensive than in Kopavogur.
Transport in Thun is 32% more expensive than in Kopavogur.
| Thun | Kopavogur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thun | Kopavogur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
27.4 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 118 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.9 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.65 $ | 9.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.57 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.86 $ | 2.05 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.4 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.63 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.46 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 29.2 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 46 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.01 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.1 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 12.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.1 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.3 $ | 63 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.21 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 35.9 $ | 24.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 138 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.16 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.99 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.1 $ | 3.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
210 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
324 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.1 $ | 66.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,065 $ | 1,190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,877 $ | 2,133 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,277 $ | 1,454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,123 $ | 2,155 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,948 $ | 4,774 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,117 $ | 3,708 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,161 $ | 3,910 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.51 % | 4.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 84.7 $ | 64.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 23.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Haircut | 39.9 $ | 47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 172 $ | 147 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 149 $ | 113 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,555 $ | 250 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,139 $ | 6,147 $ |