Cost of living
Skien compared to Lillehammer
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Overview comparison
SkienLillehammer
Consumer prices in Lillehammer are roughly 21% higher than in Skien.
Cost of living
| Item | Skien | Lillehammer |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,483 | 1,594 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,209 | 4,346 |
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| Without rent one person | 761 | 707 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,379 | 2,509 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 909.77 | 913.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,536.6 | 1,792.97 |
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| Food person | 605 | 463 |
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| Food family | 1,318 | 1,367 |
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| Transport person | 82.6 | 57.03 |
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| Transport family | 188.78 | 178.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 82.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Skien | Lillehammer |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.17 | 16.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.42 | 73.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.03 | 11.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.92 | 7.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.8 | 3.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.17 | 2.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Skien | Lillehammer |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 931.6 | 1,145.97 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 617.81 | 636.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,378.14 | 1,636.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,197.81 | 1,185.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.26 | 149.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.49 | 205.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.87 | 43.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Skien | Lillehammer |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.72 | 2.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,903 | 4,203 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,381 | 2,655 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.71 | 2.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.77% | 54.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.51 | 17.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.21 | 2.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Skien | Lillehammer |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.65 | 2.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.49 | 3.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.91 | 11.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.99 | 6.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.78 | 19.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.41 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.38 |
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Other
| Item | Skien | Lillehammer |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.88 | 49.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.11 | 14.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 52.29 | 51.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 28.26 | 39.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.33 | 104.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.69 | 145.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 377.54 | 285.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,807 | 5,609 |
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