Cost of living in Bergisch Gladbach is 26% lower than in Munich (without rent).
Rent in Bergisch Gladbach is 38% cheaper than in Munich.
Cost of living including rent in Bergisch Gladbach is 33% lower than in Munich.
Food in Bergisch Gladbach is 12% cheaper than in Munich.
Transport in Bergisch Gladbach is 68% cheaper than in Munich.
| Bergisch Gladbach | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bergisch Gladbach | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.5 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.98 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.92 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.37 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ | 4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.61 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.16 $ | 9.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.33 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.8 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.2 $ | 26.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 59.5 $ | 78.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.6 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.54 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.7 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 165 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 258 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.3 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 666 $ | 1,107 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,224 $ | 2,147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 839 $ | 1,433 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,678 $ | 2,772 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,936 $ | 12,629 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,118 $ | 9,154 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,201 $ | 3,717 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 3.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 56.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.6 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Haircut | 17.9 $ | 23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 101 $ | 101 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 815 $ | 1,009 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,686 $ | 19,483 $ |