Cost of living
Skien compared to Vestland
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Overview comparison
SkienVestland
Consumer prices in Vestland are roughly 31% higher than in Skien.
Cost of living
| Item | Skien | Vestland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,483 | 1,655 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,209 | 4,398 |
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| Without rent one person | 761 | 811 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,379 | 2,785 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 909.77 | 1,000.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,536.6 | 1,448.89 |
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| Food person | 605 | 527 |
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| Food family | 1,318 | 1,727 |
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| Transport person | 82.6 | 80.51 |
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| Transport family | 188.78 | 206.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 68.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Skien | Vestland |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.17 | 19.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.42 | 72.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.03 | 13.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.92 | 10.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.8 | 4.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.17 | 3.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Skien | Vestland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 931.6 | 1,026.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 617.81 | 646.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,378.14 | 1,414.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,197.81 | 1,342.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.26 | 125.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.49 | 223.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.87 | 93.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Skien | Vestland |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.72 | 3.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,903 | 4,213 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,381 | 3,910 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.71 | 3.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.77% | 51.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.51 | 30.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.21 | 2.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Skien | Vestland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 | 2.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.65 | 3.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.49 | 3.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.91 | 11.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.99 | 11.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.78 | 35.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.41 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.35 |
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Other
| Item | Skien | Vestland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.88 | 42.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.11 | 15.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 52.29 | 49.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 28.26 | 32.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.33 | 98.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.69 | 116.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 377.54 | 384.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,807 | 8,044 |
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