Cost of living in Cottbus is very similar to Crete (without rent).
Rent in Cottbus is 15% more expensive than in Crete.
Cost of living including rent in Cottbus is 6% higher than in Crete.
Food in Cottbus is 3% more expensive than in Crete.
Transport in Cottbus is 42% cheaper than in Crete.
| Cottbus | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cottbus | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.9 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.85 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.96 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ | 2.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.12 $ | 5.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.6 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 12.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 59.2 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.97 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 3.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.6 $ | 35.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 352 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 833 $ | 795 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 541 $ | 434 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,151 $ | 932 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,760 $ | 3,592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,007 $ | 3,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,772 $ | 1,043 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 84.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.8 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 277 $ | 407 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,262 $ | 3,997 $ |