Cost of living in Bad Schwartau is 13% lower than in Rotterdam (without rent).
Rent in Bad Schwartau is 33% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Bad Schwartau is 26% lower than in Rotterdam.
Food in Bad Schwartau is 2% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
Transport in Bad Schwartau is 57% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
| Bad Schwartau | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bad Schwartau | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.8 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63.1 $ | 68.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.22 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.95 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.88 $ | 2.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.13 $ | 11.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.3 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 83.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.1 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 62.9 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.94 $ | 2.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
301 $ | 232 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.8 $ | 43 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 656 $ | 1,112 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,469 $ | 1,840 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 697 $ | 1,440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,735 $ | 2,175 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,119 $ | 5,393 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,085 $ | 3,725 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,863 $ | 3,835 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 3.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.4 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 13.7 $ | 21.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.1 $ | 75.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 446 $ | 1,741 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,268 $ | 10,888 $ |