Cost of living in Hof is 11% lower than in Birmingham (without rent).
Rent in Hof is 17% cheaper than in Birmingham.
Cost of living including rent in Hof is 15% lower than in Birmingham.
Food in Hof is 15% cheaper than in Birmingham.
Transport in Hof is 34% more expensive than in Birmingham.
| Hof | Birmingham | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hof | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.9 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 6 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.22 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.21 $ | 2.19 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.76 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.53 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.54 $ | 6.54 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.82 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 31.2 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 54 $ | 99.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.3 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.43 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 1.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 121 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
271 $ | 186 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.4 $ | 49.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 653 $ | 867 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 947 $ | 1,701 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 797 $ | 1,174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,125 $ | 1,992 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,452 $ | 2,402 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,117 $ | 2,302 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,659 $ | 3,187 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 6.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.85 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 16.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.5 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 904 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,194 $ | 18,344 $ |