Cost of living in Braunschweig is very similar to Bordeaux (without rent).
Rent in Braunschweig is 15% cheaper than in Bordeaux.
Cost of living including rent in Braunschweig is 8% lower than in Bordeaux.
Food in Braunschweig is 9% cheaper than in Bordeaux.
Transport in Braunschweig is 31% more expensive than in Bordeaux.
| Braunschweig | Bordeaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Braunschweig | Bordeaux | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.1 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.98 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.74 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.27 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.4 $ | 2.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.3 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.08 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.5 $ | 11.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.34 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.2 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.1 $ | 16.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.5 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.75 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.04 $ | 2.09 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 204 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.3 $ | 33.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 479 $ | 598 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,046 $ | 1,212 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 605 $ | 760 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,369 $ | 1,604 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,542 $ | 5,984 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,255 $ | 4,899 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,859 $ | 2,437 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 3.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.3 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.1 $ | 92.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.2 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 391 $ | 734 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,082 $ | 6,475 $ |