Cost of living
Emmen (Switzerland) compared to Kriens
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Overview comparison
Emmen (Switzerland)Kriens
Consumer prices in Emmen (Switzerland) are roughly 19% higher than in Kriens.
Cost of living
| Item | Emmen (Switzerland) | Kriens |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,228 | 2,500 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,079 | 6,314 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,405 | 1,223 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,584 | 4,242 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,781.75 | 1,777.09 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,941.5 | 2,669.1 |
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| Food person | 785 | 958 |
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| Food family | 2,685 | 2,120 |
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| Transport person | 95.86 | 135.76 |
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| Transport family | 288.83 | 333.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.33 years | 87.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Emmen (Switzerland) | Kriens |
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| Lunch Menu | 25.67 | 27.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 105.23 | 105.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 20.08 | 18.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.27 | 9.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.65 | 6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.39 | 5.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Emmen (Switzerland) | Kriens |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,530.39 | 1,420.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,314.85 | 1,695.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,811.37 | 3,332.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,926.37 | 2,257.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.29 | 139.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 307.45 | 195.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.48 | 62.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Emmen (Switzerland) | Kriens |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.74 | 2.42 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 19,149 | 10,595 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 11,407 | 7,479 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.85 | 4.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 106.76% | 85.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 39.49 | 41.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.85 | 1.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Emmen (Switzerland) | Kriens |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.26 | 2.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.62 | 4.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.86 | 7.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.17 | 21.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 25.32 | 19.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 45.98 | 47.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 2.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Emmen (Switzerland) | Kriens |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 78.39 | 76.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19.28 | 25.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 114.35 | 141.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 48.85 | 44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 98.27 | 100.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 131.3 | 157.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,898.97 | 2,567.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,108 | 18,032 |
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