Cost of living in Bulach is 58% higher than in Cologne (without rent).
Rent in Bulach is 67% more expensive than in Cologne.
Cost of living including rent in Bulach is 63% higher than in Cologne.
Food in Bulach is 82% more expensive than in Cologne.
Transport in Bulach is 34% cheaper than in Cologne.
| Bulach | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Bulach | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 28.6 $ | 14 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 108 $ | 61.8 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18.3 $ | 10.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.44 $ | 4.71 $ | 
| Capuccino | 6.13 $ | 3.81 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 5 $ | 2.9 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.08 $ | 1.32 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.92 $ | 1.91 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ | 2.85 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.6 $ | 4.09 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.7 $ | 14 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.4 $ | 13.9 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 46 $ | 19.7 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 2.84 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 1.61 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 2.21 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.74 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.57 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.17 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.4 $ | 6.37 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.07 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 8.82 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.26 $ | 3.56 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 103 $ | 59.6 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.16 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 43.6 $ | 23.2 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 150 $ | 51.7 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 20.2 $ | 8.07 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.67 $ | 2.35 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.99 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.89 $ | 1.6 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 157 $ | 129 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 245 $ | 195 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 55.3 $ | 44 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,433 $ | 801 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,545 $ | 1,459 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,708 $ | 1,023 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,139 $ | 2,061 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,191 $ | 6,540 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,798 $ | 5,856 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,559 $ | 3,275 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.5 % | 4 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 96.5 $ | 32 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 22.5 $ | 12.7 $ | 
| Haircut | 45.5 $ | 19.9 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 140 $ | 102 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 126 $ | 103 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,714 $ | 822 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,782 $ | 16,860 $ |