Cost of living in Wettingen is 31% higher than in Akureyri (without rent).
Rent in Wettingen is 40% more expensive than in Akureyri.
Cost of living including rent in Wettingen is 36% higher than in Akureyri.
Food in Wettingen is 29% more expensive than in Akureyri.
Transport in Wettingen is 48% more expensive than in Akureyri.
| Wettingen | Akureyri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wettingen | Akureyri | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
28.9 $ | 22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 104 $ | 118 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18.5 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.1 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.24 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.01 $ | 2.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.95 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.18 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.45 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.4 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.2 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 47.6 $ | 26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.11 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.6 $ | 20 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.47 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 105 $ | 73.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 43.1 $ | 24.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 150 $ | 83.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 20 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.39 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.98 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.9 $ | 3.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 83 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
239 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.5 $ | 95.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,563 $ | 1,090 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,390 $ | 1,746 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,726 $ | 1,208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,008 $ | 2,019 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 19,535 $ | 4,445 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,445 $ | 4,283 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,178 $ | 3,866 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 5.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 126 $ | 56 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.4 $ | 14 $ |
| Haircut | 44.4 $ | 46.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 156 $ | 142 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 129 $ | 125 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,703 $ | 297 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,781 $ | 6,208 $ |