Cost of living in Hamburg is 21% higher than in San Jose (without rent).
Rent in Hamburg is 113% more expensive than in San Jose.
Cost of living including rent in Hamburg is 62% higher than in San Jose.
Food in Hamburg is 30% more expensive than in San Jose.
Transport in Hamburg is 8% cheaper than in San Jose.
| Hamburg | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hamburg | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.1 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.7 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.21 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.83 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.69 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.33 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.6 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 4.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.15 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 81.4 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 15.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.1 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.54 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.78 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.63 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.8 $ | 44.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 960 $ | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,601 $ | 842 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,184 $ | 645 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,845 $ | 1,229 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,595 $ | 1,929 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,112 $ | 1,540 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,353 $ | 923 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 11.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.1 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.7 $ | 119 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.2 $ | 70.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,150 $ | 501 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,553 $ | 12,846 $ |