Cost of living in Aachen is 33% higher than in Cascais (without rent).
Rent in Aachen is 36% cheaper than in Cascais.
Cost of living including rent in Aachen is 14% lower than in Cascais.
Food in Aachen is 33% more expensive than in Cascais.
Transport in Aachen is 78% more expensive than in Cascais.
| Aachen | Cascais | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aachen | Cascais | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.6 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.46 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.57 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.71 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.42 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.64 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.08 $ | 6.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.37 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 45 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.2 $ | 10.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.7 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.36 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.79 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
218 $ | 85.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
334 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.6 $ | 43.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 513 $ | 1,055 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,211 $ | 2,485 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 1,456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,479 $ | 3,460 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,188 $ | 7,499 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,639 $ | 5,363 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,590 $ | 1,563 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 3.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.8 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Haircut | 16.5 $ | 10.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84 $ | 80 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 102 $ | 81.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ | 579 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,450 $ | 15,865 $ |