Cost of living in Cologne is 36% lower than in Lucerne (without rent).
Rent in Cologne is 42% cheaper than in Lucerne.
Cost of living including rent in Cologne is 40% lower than in Lucerne.
Food in Cologne is 46% cheaper than in Lucerne.
Transport in Cologne is 53% more expensive than in Lucerne.
| Cologne | Lucerne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cologne | Lucerne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.8 $ | 115 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.71 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 4.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.91 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.09 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.7 $ | 43.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.37 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.82 $ | 10.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.56 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.6 $ | 93.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.98 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.2 $ | 45.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.7 $ | 142 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.35 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 3.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 159 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
195 $ | 245 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44 $ | 56.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 801 $ | 1,523 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,459 $ | 2,612 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,023 $ | 1,644 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,061 $ | 3,149 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,540 $ | 12,852 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,856 $ | 9,423 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,275 $ | 6,597 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 89.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Haircut | 19.9 $ | 42.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 94.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 822 $ | 2,770 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,860 $ | 20,482 $ |