Cost of living in Bielefeld is 6% lower than in Esbjerg (without rent).
Rent in Bielefeld is 8% cheaper than in Esbjerg.
Cost of living including rent in Bielefeld is 7% lower than in Esbjerg.
Food in Bielefeld is 8% cheaper than in Esbjerg.
Transport in Bielefeld is 24% more expensive than in Esbjerg.
| Bielefeld | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bielefeld | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.4 $ | 105 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.3 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.48 $ | 5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 4.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 9.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.59 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ | 9.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.47 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 90 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.1 $ | 71.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.38 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.66 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.61 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
294 $ | 284 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.7 $ | 42.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 456 $ | 448 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,306 $ | 924 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 455 $ | 904 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,326 $ | 1,163 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,300 $ | 2,686 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,694 $ | 1,982 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,958 $ | 5,046 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 27.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 74.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.2 $ | 91.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 402 $ | 473 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,010 $ | 8,427 $ |