Cost of living in Erlangen is very similar to Lille (without rent).
Rent in Erlangen is 21% more expensive than in Lille.
Cost of living including rent in Erlangen is 10% higher than in Lille.
Food in Erlangen is very similar to Lille.
Transport in Erlangen is 22% cheaper than in Lille.
| Erlangen | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Erlangen | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.8 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.49 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.23 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.41 $ | 2.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.73 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.75 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.2 $ | 13.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.9 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.8 $ | 61.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.9 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.5 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.9 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.43 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.4 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 2.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
217 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
329 $ | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.1 $ | 29.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 641 $ | 588 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,438 $ | 1,162 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 791 $ | 703 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,624 $ | 1,709 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,318 $ | 4,449 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,124 $ | 4,148 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,358 $ | 2,379 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 3.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 120 $ | 90.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 107 $ | 129 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 319 $ | 745 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,873 $ | 8,304 $ |