Cost of living in Elmshorn is 3% higher than in Frankfurt (without rent).
Rent in Elmshorn is 3% cheaper than in Frankfurt.
Cost of living including rent in Elmshorn is very similar to Frankfurt.
Food in Elmshorn is 4% more expensive than in Frankfurt.
Transport in Elmshorn is 2% more expensive than in Frankfurt.
| Elmshorn | Frankfurt | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Elmshorn | Frankfurt | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.7 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.3 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.84 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.68 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.15 $ | 2.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.71 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.73 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.62 $ | 8.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.93 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.4 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.1 $ | 23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.8 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.76 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.87 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
190 $ | 157 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
287 $ | 241 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.7 $ | 49.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 580 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,264 $ | 1,238 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 643 $ | 791 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,619 $ | 1,643 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,408 $ | 5,984 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,545 $ | 3,769 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,832 $ | 2,632 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 3.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.8 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 13.8 $ | 18.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.9 $ | 89.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.3 $ | 80.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 378 $ | 309 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,229 $ | 7,741 $ |