Cost of living in Tromso is 22% higher than in Jyvaskyla (without rent).
Rent in Tromso is 88% more expensive than in Jyvaskyla.
Cost of living including rent in Tromso is 53% higher than in Jyvaskyla.
Food in Tromso is 35% more expensive than in Jyvaskyla.
Transport in Tromso is 3% cheaper than in Jyvaskyla.
| Tromso | Jyvaskyla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tromso | Jyvaskyla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.9 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 113 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.3 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.5 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.5 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.12 $ | 2.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.52 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.8 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.22 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.8 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.24 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.8 $ | 11.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.91 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.3 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24 $ | 21.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30 $ | 92.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.9 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.58 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.47 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.65 $ | 3.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
212 $ | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
76.3 $ | 18.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,041 $ | 540 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,709 $ | 959 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,152 $ | 752 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,293 $ | 1,219 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,346 $ | 2,838 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,647 $ | 2,155 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,470 $ | 2,769 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.43 % | 3.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.9 $ | 49 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.8 $ | 16 $ |
| Haircut | 28.2 $ | 25.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 126 $ | 84 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.2 $ | 91.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 323 $ | 321 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,869 $ | 7,278 $ |