Cost of living in Bochum is 4% lower than in Essen (without rent).
Rent in Bochum is 18% more expensive than in Essen.
Cost of living including rent in Bochum is 6% higher than in Essen.
Food in Bochum is 10% more expensive than in Essen.
Transport in Bochum is 41% cheaper than in Essen.
| Bochum | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bochum | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.7 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.5 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.77 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.74 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.64 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.6 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.53 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.13 $ | 8.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.42 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.6 $ | 39.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 68.6 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.54 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
307 $ | 210 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51 $ | 43.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 445 $ | 470 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,014 $ | 888 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 986 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,235 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,603 $ | 4,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,207 $ | 3,592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,349 $ | 3,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.8 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.7 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 15 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.1 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 405 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,757 $ | 9,380 $ |