Cost of living
Halden compared to Sarpsborg
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Overview comparison
HaldenSarpsborg
Consumer prices in Halden are roughly 10% higher than in Sarpsborg.
Cost of living
| Item | Halden | Sarpsborg |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,354 | 1,398 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,126 | 3,254 |
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| Without rent one person | 708 | 784 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,611 | 2,600 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 777.77 | 825.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,141.05 | 1,270.79 |
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| Food person | 728 | 628 |
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| Food family | 1,355 | 1,307 |
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| Transport person | 70.22 | 80.52 |
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| Transport family | 209.87 | 215.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.87 years | 72.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Halden | Sarpsborg |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.68 | 25.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 109.3 | 68.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.99 | 9.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.76 | 5.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 4.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.42 | 2.21 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Halden | Sarpsborg |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 695.54 | 633.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 653.36 | 557.4 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,219.36 | 1,345.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,107.6 | 1,236.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.3 | 87.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.34 | 122.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.09 | 53.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Halden | Sarpsborg |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.21 | 3.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,832 | 3,606 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,499 | 2,013 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.4 | 2.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.92% | 73.73% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.03 | 25.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.25 | 1.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | Halden | Sarpsborg |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.67 | 3.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.61 | 2.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.03 | 6.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.42 | 9.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 27.57 | 15.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Halden | Sarpsborg |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.58 | 51.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.07 | 13.95 |
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| Doctors visit | 48.09 | 61.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 34.24 | 33.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 84.81 | 75.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.89 | 98.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 315.41 | 356.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,887 | 4,190 |
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