Cost of living in Bensheim is 12% lower than in Petange (without rent).
Rent in Bensheim is 31% cheaper than in Petange.
Cost of living including rent in Bensheim is 24% lower than in Petange.
Food in Bensheim is 11% cheaper than in Petange.
Transport in Bensheim is 17% cheaper than in Petange.
| Bensheim | Petange | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bensheim | Petange | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.7 $ | 72 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.03 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.68 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ | 3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.63 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.19 $ | 9.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.24 $ | 6.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.48 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.4 $ | 37.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.3 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.7 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.59 $ | 3.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
306 $ | 250 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 78.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 755 $ | 1,206 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,578 $ | 1,997 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 846 $ | 1,322 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,164 $ | 2,279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,906 $ | 9,174 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,273 $ | 8,353 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,497 $ | 7,253 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.93 % | 2.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Haircut | 17.4 $ | 31.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.5 $ | 99.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 500 $ | 1,468 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,182 $ | 18,982 $ |