Cost of living in Dubendorf is 59% higher than in Essen (without rent).
Rent in Dubendorf is 163% more expensive than in Essen.
Cost of living including rent in Dubendorf is 105% higher than in Essen.
Food in Dubendorf is 89% more expensive than in Essen.
Transport in Dubendorf is 35% cheaper than in Essen.
| Dubendorf | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dubendorf | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.8 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 117 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.8 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.25 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.53 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.43 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.02 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.49 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.68 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 27.7 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 48.5 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.2 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.8 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 8.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.35 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 119 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.17 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 45.2 $ | 39.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 151 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 20.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.92 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.87 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.92 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
238 $ | 210 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.7 $ | 43.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,582 $ | 470 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,791 $ | 888 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,581 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,586 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,536 $ | 4,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,312 $ | 3,592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,597 $ | 3,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.5 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 85 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 23.8 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 46.1 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 136 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 128 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,805 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,319 $ | 9,380 $ |