Cost of living in Dusseldorf is 6% lower than in Stuttgart (without rent).
Rent in Dusseldorf is 13% cheaper than in Stuttgart.
Cost of living including rent in Dusseldorf is 10% lower than in Stuttgart.
Food in Dusseldorf is 9% cheaper than in Stuttgart.
Transport in Dusseldorf is 4% more expensive than in Stuttgart.
| Dusseldorf | Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dusseldorf | Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.3 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.2 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.8 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.17 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.23 $ | 3.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.17 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.4 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.81 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.69 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.77 $ | 9.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.48 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.6 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.9 $ | 27.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.9 $ | 65.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.04 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 1.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
186 $ | 210 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
285 $ | 325 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.3 $ | 50.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 761 $ | 867 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,501 $ | 1,630 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 959 $ | 1,120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,887 $ | 2,194 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,923 $ | 7,028 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,295 $ | 5,083 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,480 $ | 3,356 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.98 % | 3.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.1 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 21.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ | 86.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.6 $ | 97.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 657 $ | 656 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,103 $ | 16,244 $ |