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| Expense | Mandal | Sandnes | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.72 | $10.80 | Mandal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.88 | $43.20 | Mandal |
| Cappuccino | $2.92 | $3.24 | Mandal |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $220 | $245 | Mandal |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.64 | $39.60 | Mandal |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $93.96 | $104 | Mandal |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.22 | $30.24 | Mandal |
| Fitness club membership | $27.22 | $30.24 | Mandal |
| Cinema ticket | $7.13 | $7.92 | Mandal |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $484 | $552 | Mandal |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $337 | $384 | Mandal |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,010 | $1,152 | Mandal |
| Total single-person budget | $985 | $1,104 | Mandal |
| Average net salary | $3,510 | $3,900 |
Mandal is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mandal runs about $985 versus $1,104 in Sandnes — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Sandnes leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Mandal · Full cost of living in Sandnes