Cost of living
Arendal compared to Tonsberg
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Overview comparison
ArendalTonsberg
Consumer prices in Tonsberg are roughly 3% higher than in Arendal.
Cost of living
| Item | Arendal | Tonsberg |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,382 | 1,709 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,201 | 3,713 |
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| Without rent one person | 767 | 731 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,551 | 3,017 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 791.97 | 779.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,370.63 | 1,451.22 |
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| Food person | 606 | 585 |
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| Food family | 1,617 | 2,076 |
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| Transport person | 93.08 | 77.9 |
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| Transport family | 193.83 | 152.29 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.35 years | 71.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Arendal | Tonsberg |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.7 | 18.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.94 | 146.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.95 | 23.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.16 | 6.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.39 | 4.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.06 | 3.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Arendal | Tonsberg |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 780.9 | 1,255.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 624.79 | 670.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,368.13 | 1,456.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,116.28 | 934.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.03 | 86.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 165.92 | 141.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.47 | 43.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Arendal | Tonsberg |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.47 | 4.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,975 | 5,336 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,165 | 3,564 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.91 | 2.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 104.91% | 47.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.06 | 22.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.88 | 1.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Arendal | Tonsberg |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.5 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.38 | 2.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.22 | 3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.29 | 8.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.83 | 10.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.22 | 24.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.65 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.1 |
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Other
| Item | Arendal | Tonsberg |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.36 | 68.64 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.45 | 14.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.98 | 56.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 32.75 | 38.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.55 | 110.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.66 | 130.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 282.84 | 222.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,975 | 4,947 |
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