Cost of living
Halden compared to Viken
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Overview comparison
HaldenViken
Consumer prices in Viken are roughly 29% higher than in Halden.
Cost of living
| Item | Halden | Viken |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,354 | 2,431 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,126 | 5,246 |
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| Without rent one person | 708 | 982 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,611 | 2,910 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 777.77 | 1,251.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,141.05 | 1,847.03 |
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| Food person | 728 | 628 |
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| Food family | 1,355 | 1,419 |
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| Transport person | 70.22 | 103.06 |
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| Transport family | 209.87 | 342.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.87 years | 78.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Halden | Viken |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.68 | 22.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 109.3 | 116.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.99 | 14.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.76 | 9.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 4.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.42 | 2.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Halden | Viken |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 695.54 | 1,065.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 653.36 | 1,027.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,219.36 | 1,943.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,107.6 | 1,265.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.3 | 125.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.34 | 230.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.09 | 61.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Halden | Viken |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.21 | 5.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,832 | 6,411 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,499 | 4,230 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.4 | 4.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.92% | 81.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.03 | 22.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.25 | 2.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Halden | Viken |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 | 1.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.67 | 2.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.61 | 4.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.03 | 13.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.42 | 12.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 27.57 | 33.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 2.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.23 |
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Other
| Item | Halden | Viken |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.58 | 43.11 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.07 | 18.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 48.09 | 41.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 34.24 | 36.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 84.81 | 85.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.89 | 117.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 315.41 | 246.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,887 | 6,865 |
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