Cost of living in Cottbus is 32% lower than in Berlin (without rent).
Rent in Cottbus is 47% cheaper than in Berlin.
Cost of living including rent in Cottbus is 40% lower than in Berlin.
Food in Cottbus is 14% cheaper than in Berlin.
Transport in Cottbus is 80% cheaper than in Berlin.
| Cottbus | Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cottbus | Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.9 $ | 67 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.85 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.96 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ | 2.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 6.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.12 $ | 9.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.6 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 29.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 59.2 $ | 57.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.97 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 178 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 274 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.6 $ | 44.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 855 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 833 $ | 1,752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 541 $ | 1,178 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,151 $ | 2,408 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,760 $ | 8,742 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,007 $ | 6,444 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,772 $ | 3,287 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 3.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 18.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 98.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.8 $ | 93.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 277 $ | 322 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,262 $ | 8,961 $ |