In Molde, Norway, a family of four typically needs around $4212 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1969 monthly.
Overall living costs in Molde are 1% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Molde is 35% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Molde is, on average, 23% lower than in Columbus.
Molde is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The cost of living in Molde is influenced by higher expenses related to food, which can affect overall affordability. However, rent and utilities remain relatively lower compared to other regions.
Food costs in Molde are 27% higher than the European benchmark, making it one of the more expensive aspects of living here.
Public transport in Molde is 32% lower than the European benchmark, making it an economical choice for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner | 105 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.63 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.24 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17.1 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 4.01 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 58.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 44.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.77 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 158 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 240 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 44 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 829 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,348 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 932 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,336 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,019 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,336 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,239 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.78% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ |
| Haircut | 35.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 188 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,941 $ |