Cost of living in Vernier is 44% higher than in Fredrikstad (without rent).
Rent in Vernier is 71% more expensive than in Fredrikstad.
Cost of living including rent in Vernier is 59% higher than in Fredrikstad.
Food in Vernier is 41% more expensive than in Fredrikstad.
Transport in Vernier is 43% more expensive than in Fredrikstad.
| Vernier | Fredrikstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vernier | Fredrikstad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
31.5 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.1 $ | 104 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.8 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.39 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.67 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.2 $ | 3.19 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.95 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.61 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 43 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.89 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.53 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 85.6 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 36.2 $ | 23.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 148 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.6 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.89 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.18 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 195 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
228 $ | 300 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.1 $ | 45.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,645 $ | 748 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,280 $ | 1,303 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,562 $ | 1,152 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,748 $ | 1,831 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 19,183 $ | 6,990 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,853 $ | 4,108 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,367 $ | 2,769 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 3.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 89.3 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.2 $ | 19 $ |
| Haircut | 39.7 $ | 33.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 144 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 122 $ | 95.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,795 $ | 286 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,869 $ | 3,085 $ |