Cost of living in Trondheim is 12% higher than in Helsinki (without rent).
Rent in Trondheim is 22% more expensive than in Helsinki.
Cost of living including rent in Trondheim is 17% higher than in Helsinki.
Food in Trondheim is 22% more expensive than in Helsinki.
Transport in Trondheim is 10% cheaper than in Helsinki.
| Trondheim | Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Trondheim | Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 114 $ | 84.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.1 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10 $ | 9 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.85 $ | 5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.93 $ | 3.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.42 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.4 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.02 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 27.2 $ | 23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.84 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19 $ | 16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.38 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.1 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.07 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 38.3 $ | 20 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.3 $ | 84.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.19 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.07 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.85 $ | 2.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
302 $ | 119 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
72.1 $ | 22.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 922 $ | 873 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,663 $ | 1,400 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,136 $ | 1,052 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,235 $ | 1,924 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,087 $ | 8,423 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,495 $ | 5,044 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,375 $ | 3,013 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.21 % | 3.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.5 $ | 49.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Haircut | 36.9 $ | 21.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 122 $ | 97.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.2 $ | 97.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 306 $ | 353 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,242 $ | 10,871 $ |