Cost of living in Vasteras is 5% lower than in Dundalk (without rent).
Rent in Vasteras is 46% cheaper than in Dundalk.
Cost of living including rent in Vasteras is 31% lower than in Dundalk.
Food in Vasteras is 5% cheaper than in Dundalk.
Transport in Vasteras is very similar to Dundalk.
| Vasteras | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vasteras | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 68 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.55 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.81 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.46 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.68 $ | 2.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.51 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.94 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.86 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.79 $ | 16.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.14 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69 $ | 112 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.82 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.5 $ | 16.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.1 $ | 71.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.19 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.77 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 2.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.4 $ | 119 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.5 $ | 182 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.1 $ | 51.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 542 $ | 962 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,162 $ | 1,518 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 686 $ | 1,304 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,671 $ | 1,905 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,383 $ | 2,215 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,108 $ | 2,219 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,108 $ | 2,222 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.91 % | 4.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.3 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.7 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 21.8 $ | 18.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.8 $ | 83.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.4 $ | 107 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 134 $ | 789 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,913 $ | 7,077 $ |