Cost of living in Gelsenkirchen is very similar to Barcelona (without rent).
Rent in Gelsenkirchen is 39% cheaper than in Barcelona.
Cost of living including rent in Gelsenkirchen is 24% lower than in Barcelona.
Food in Gelsenkirchen is 9% more expensive than in Barcelona.
Transport in Gelsenkirchen is 35% cheaper than in Barcelona.
| Gelsenkirchen | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gelsenkirchen | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.4 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.6 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.65 $ | 2.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.43 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.7 $ | 19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.07 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ | 6.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.98 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.9 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.1 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.3 $ | 65.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.3 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
267 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.6 $ | 35.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 451 $ | 915 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 837 $ | 1,482 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 453 $ | 1,205 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 838 $ | 2,081 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,669 $ | 6,469 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,352 $ | 4,528 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,646 $ | 2,221 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 3.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.3 $ | 49 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 15 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 97.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.6 $ | 82.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 250 $ | 652 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,075 $ | 11,932 $ |