Cost of living in Butzbach is 3% lower than in Bologna (without rent).
Rent in Butzbach is 7% more expensive than in Bologna.
Cost of living including rent in Butzbach is 3% higher than in Bologna.
Food in Butzbach is very similar to Bologna.
Transport in Butzbach is 20% cheaper than in Bologna.
| Butzbach | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Butzbach | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.9 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.89 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.7 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ | 3.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.11 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.19 $ | 6.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.09 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.1 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.9 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 72.8 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.4 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.19 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
297 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48 $ | 29.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 677 $ | 666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,325 $ | 1,166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 831 $ | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,702 $ | 1,698 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,009 $ | 4,982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,306 $ | 3,268 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,104 $ | 2,032 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 4.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.5 $ | 57 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Haircut | 17.2 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 96.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 503 $ | 826 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,813 $ | 27,573 $ |