Cost of living
Arendal compared to Baerum
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Overview comparison
ArendalBaerum
Consumer prices in Baerum are roughly 24% higher than in Arendal.
Cost of living
| Item | Arendal | Baerum |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,382 | 1,645 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,201 | 3,969 |
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| Without rent one person | 767 | 805 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,551 | 2,999 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 791.97 | 914.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,370.63 | 2,048.89 |
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| Food person | 606 | 626 |
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| Food family | 1,617 | 1,365 |
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| Transport person | 93.08 | 87.16 |
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| Transport family | 193.83 | 179.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.35 years | 79.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Arendal | Baerum |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.7 | 19.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.94 | 81.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.95 | 12.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.16 | 6.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.39 | 3.62 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.06 | 2.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Arendal | Baerum |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 780.9 | 1,127.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 624.79 | 907.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,368.13 | 2,146.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,116.28 | 1,713.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.03 | 112.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 165.92 | 202.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.47 | 56.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Arendal | Baerum |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.47 | 5.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,975 | 6,466 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,165 | 4,575 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.91 | 3.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 104.91% | 64.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.06 | 23.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.88 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Arendal | Baerum |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.5 | 1.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.38 | 3.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.22 | 3.81 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.29 | 14.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.83 | 17.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.22 | 37.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.65 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.08 |
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Other
| Item | Arendal | Baerum |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.36 | 33.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.45 | 17.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.98 | 50.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 32.75 | 33.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.55 | 94.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.66 | 123.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 282.84 | 280.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,975 | 9,026 |
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