Cost of living in Glauchau is 20% lower than in Essen (without rent).
Rent in Glauchau is 21% cheaper than in Essen.
Cost of living including rent in Glauchau is 21% lower than in Essen.
Food in Glauchau is very similar to Essen.
Transport in Glauchau is 67% cheaper than in Essen.
| Glauchau | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Glauchau | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.5 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.88 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.4 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.4 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.06 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.55 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.92 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ | 8.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.3 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 39.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.3 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.72 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
259 $ | 210 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.6 $ | 43.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 307 $ | 470 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 701 $ | 888 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 378 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 955 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,527 $ | 4,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,940 $ | 3,592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,734 $ | 3,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.6 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.8 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 72 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 538 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,992 $ | 9,380 $ |