Cost of living in Arnsberg is 50% higher than in Bar (without rent).
Rent in Arnsberg is 26% more expensive than in Bar.
Cost of living including rent in Arnsberg is 37% higher than in Bar.
Food in Arnsberg is 45% more expensive than in Bar.
Transport in Arnsberg is 105% more expensive than in Bar.
| Arnsberg | Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Arnsberg | Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.2 $ | 11.1 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 66 $ | 38.7 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 8.86 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.55 $ | 2.8 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.47 $ | 2.17 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.73 $ | 1.61 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.02 $ | 0.88 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.47 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.37 $ | 2.94 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 8.61 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 6.9 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 11.1 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.79 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.51 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.2 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.6 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 2.17 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.05 $ | 5.25 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.01 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.05 $ | 3.63 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.11 $ | 1.11 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.6 $ | 22.1 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.67 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.1 $ | 11.1 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.8 $ | 31.1 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.36 $ | 8.05 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.64 $ | 3.61 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.6 $ | 1.44 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 2.31 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 166 $ | 74.9 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 254 $ | 114 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50.7 $ | 28.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 491 $ | 454 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,017 $ | 827 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 627 $ | 587 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,250 $ | 1,299 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,901 $ | 2,833 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,131 $ | 2,315 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,636 $ | 665 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 5.02 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.6 $ | 39.3 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 4.42 $ | 
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 8.24 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.3 $ | 99.3 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.2 $ | 62.2 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 503 $ | 250 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,538 $ | 5,393 $ |