Cost of living in Castrop-Rauxel is 7% lower than in Sheffield (without rent).
Rent in Castrop-Rauxel is 25% cheaper than in Sheffield.
Cost of living including rent in Castrop-Rauxel is 18% lower than in Sheffield.
Food in Castrop-Rauxel is very similar to Sheffield.
Transport in Castrop-Rauxel is 50% cheaper than in Sheffield.
| Castrop-Rauxel | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Castrop-Rauxel | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.2 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.41 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.75 $ | 2.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.55 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.1 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.08 $ | 16.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.25 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.9 $ | 95.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.6 $ | 15.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.4 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.78 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.68 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.47 $ | 2.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
165 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
253 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.9 $ | 37.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 527 $ | 837 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 984 $ | 1,514 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 669 $ | 980 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,123 $ | 1,936 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,340 $ | 3,788 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,645 $ | 2,630 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,760 $ | 3,121 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.94 % | 5.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.6 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 86.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92.8 $ | 79.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 456 $ | 1,136 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,502 $ | 9,922 $ |