Cost of living in Heerlen is 13% higher than in Tralee (without rent).
Rent in Heerlen is 31% cheaper than in Tralee.
Cost of living including rent in Heerlen is 13% lower than in Tralee.
Food in Heerlen is 18% more expensive than in Tralee.
Transport in Heerlen is 6% cheaper than in Tralee.
| Heerlen | Tralee | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Heerlen | Tralee | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.6 $ | 78.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.11 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.66 $ | 2.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.38 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.89 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.8 $ | 16.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.61 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 84.1 $ | 90.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.11 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.1 $ | 25.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 59.8 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.14 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.48 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 2.76 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 106 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 164 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.9 $ | 51.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 552 $ | 817 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,518 $ | 1,124 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 604 $ | 1,066 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,780 $ | 1,669 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,073 $ | 2,466 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,492 $ | 2,231 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,171 $ | 2,181 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.34 % | 4.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.3 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 15.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.7 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.7 $ | 53.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,047 $ | 863 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,858 $ | 9,580 $ |