Cost of living
Sarpsborg compared to Viken
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Overview comparison
SarpsborgViken
Consumer prices in Viken are roughly 35% higher than in Sarpsborg.
Cost of living
| Item | Sarpsborg | Viken |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,398 | 2,431 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,254 | 5,246 |
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| Without rent one person | 784 | 982 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,600 | 2,910 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 825.49 | 1,251.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,270.79 | 1,847.03 |
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| Food person | 628 | 628 |
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| Food family | 1,307 | 1,419 |
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| Transport person | 80.52 | 103.06 |
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| Transport family | 215.72 | 342.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.29 years | 78.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sarpsborg | Viken |
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| Lunch Menu | 25.48 | 22.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.5 | 116.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.15 | 14.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.19 | 9.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.11 | 4.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 2.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sarpsborg | Viken |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 633.11 | 1,065.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 557.4 | 1,027.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,345.95 | 1,943.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,236.05 | 1,265.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.68 | 125.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.66 | 230.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.94 | 61.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sarpsborg | Viken |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.01 | 5.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,606 | 6,411 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,013 | 4,230 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 | 4.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.73% | 81.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.52 | 22.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.78 | 2.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sarpsborg | Viken |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 1.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.38 | 2.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.48 | 4.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.73 | 13.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.04 | 12.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.85 | 33.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 2.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 1.23 |
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Other
| Item | Sarpsborg | Viken |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.83 | 43.11 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.95 | 18.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 61.99 | 41.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 33.83 | 36.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 75.92 | 85.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.63 | 117.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 356.74 | 246.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,190 | 6,865 |
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