Cost of living in Zug is 23% higher than in Bergen (without rent).
Rent in Zug is 111% more expensive than in Bergen.
Cost of living including rent in Zug is 68% higher than in Bergen.
Food in Zug is 22% more expensive than in Bergen.
Transport in Zug is 17% cheaper than in Bergen.
| Zug | Bergen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zug | Bergen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.3 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 114 $ | 112 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.94 $ | 9.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.37 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.92 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.15 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.85 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.54 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.87 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.3 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.9 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 44.2 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.1 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.2 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.64 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.2 $ | 15.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.11 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 93.3 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 43.5 $ | 33 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 149 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 19.7 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.58 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.04 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.93 $ | 2.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 134 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
263 $ | 204 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.2 $ | 58.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,935 $ | 870 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 4,441 $ | 1,541 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,789 $ | 1,101 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 6,667 $ | 2,013 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 21,579 $ | 5,979 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,630 $ | 3,878 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,696 $ | 3,273 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 4.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 113 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 22.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Haircut | 44.6 $ | 37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 138 $ | 92.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.7 $ | 84.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,729 $ | 319 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,753 $ | 12,250 $ |