Cost of living in Varkaus is 6% lower than in Tilburg (without rent).
Rent in Varkaus is 64% cheaper than in Tilburg.
Cost of living including rent in Varkaus is 40% lower than in Tilburg.
Food in Varkaus is 4% cheaper than in Tilburg.
Transport in Varkaus is 31% cheaper than in Tilburg.
| Varkaus | Tilburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Varkaus | Tilburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.9 $ | 74.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.99 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.76 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.26 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.01 $ | 2.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.26 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.23 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.5 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.96 $ | 11.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.35 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.5 $ | 74.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.17 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.1 $ | 17.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 93.3 $ | 113 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.3 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.01 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.39 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.68 $ | 1.61 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.8 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.2 $ | 198 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19 $ | 38.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 303 $ | 880 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 664 $ | 1,504 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 401 $ | 1,085 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 786 $ | 1,648 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,063 $ | 3,738 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 748 $ | 2,801 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,745 $ | 3,221 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.9 % | 3.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.1 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Haircut | 23.7 $ | 20.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83 $ | 82 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.8 $ | 52.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 1,318 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,434 $ | 5,569 $ |