Cost of living in Chemnitz is 16% lower than in Florence (without rent).
Rent in Chemnitz is 63% cheaper than in Florence.
Cost of living including rent in Chemnitz is 47% lower than in Florence.
Food in Chemnitz is 20% cheaper than in Florence.
Transport in Chemnitz is 53% more expensive than in Florence.
| Chemnitz | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Chemnitz | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 9.49 $ | 18.7 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.5 $ | 72.7 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.86 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.94 $ | 5.93 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.98 $ | 5.21 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 2.69 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 0.91 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.05 $ | 3.22 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 4.39 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 3.48 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 11 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 12.1 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ | 14.8 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 4.58 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.44 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 3.97 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.48 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.42 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.39 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.33 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.65 $ | 12.6 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.91 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.23 $ | 9.6 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.82 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.9 $ | 64.6 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.01 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.6 $ | 15 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49 $ | 111 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.89 $ | 9.58 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.93 $ | 4.99 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.04 $ | 3.88 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ | 2.11 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ | 145 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 187 $ | 220 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 49.4 $ | 72.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 1,255 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 643 $ | 2,114 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 436 $ | 1,475 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 757 $ | 2,555 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,959 $ | 2,996 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,680 $ | 2,846 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,249 $ | 4,192 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 6.41 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.2 $ | 39.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.98 $ | 11.8 $ | 
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 22.5 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.9 $ | 87.7 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.4 $ | 50.4 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 996 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,285 $ | 14,683 $ |