Cost of living in Germering is 18% higher than in Nicosia (without rent).
Rent in Germering is 59% more expensive than in Nicosia.
Cost of living including rent in Germering is 39% higher than in Nicosia.
Food in Germering is 25% more expensive than in Nicosia.
Transport in Germering is 20% cheaper than in Nicosia.
| Germering | Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Germering | Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.6 $ | 12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.3 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.73 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.08 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.33 $ | 1.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.68 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.63 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.15 $ | 5.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.64 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.3 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.9 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 74.5 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.64 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.25 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
257 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46.5 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 855 $ | 506 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,662 $ | 992 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,089 $ | 631 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,132 $ | 1,228 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,257 $ | 2,667 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,851 $ | 1,828 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,296 $ | 1,689 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.99 % | 3.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.4 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 21.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.4 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95 $ | 87.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 642 $ | 408 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,913 $ | 7,504 $ |