Cost of Living in Hoyerswerda vs Athens

Cost of living in Hoyerswerda is very similar to Athens (without rent).

Rent in Hoyerswerda is very similar to Athens.

Cost of living including rent in Hoyerswerda is very similar to Athens.

Food in Hoyerswerda is very similar to Athens.

Transport in Hoyerswerda is 15% cheaper than in Athens.

Hoyerswerda vs. Athens Comparision

Hoyerswerda Athens
Cost of Living, including rent
1,369 $
1,366 $
Without Rent
683 $
691 $
Rent & Utilities
685 $
675 $
Food
479 $
470 $
Transport
78 $
92 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2,903 $
1,105 $
Quality of Life
66
78
Population
31.4K
643.0K

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Hoyerswerda Athens

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
11.9 $ 15.3 $
Dinner, for 2 48.4 $ 54 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $ 9.62 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.24 $ 5.73 $
Capuccino 3.26 $ 4.1 $
Coke, 330ml 2.64 $ 2.2 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.21 $ 1.83 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.85 $ 1.31 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.97 $ 2.26 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.57 $ 4.96 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.9 $ 15 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.9 $ 12.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 19.8 $ 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.89 $ 2.11 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.63 $ 2.03 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.33 $ 1.36 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.41 $ 1.35 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.55 $ 1.2 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.85 $ 0.63 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.89 $ 2.83 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.48 $ 11.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.97 $ 1.77 $
Cigarette pack 8.96 $ 5.35 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 3.42 $ 1.34 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 58.5 $ 30.5 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.92 $ 2.1 $
Taxi, 8 km 27.7 $ 13.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 52.6 $ 55.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.61 $ 6.19 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 2.51 $ 5.37 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.53 $ 3.13 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.65 $ 2.75 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
162 $ 129 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
250 $ 200 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
50.2 $ 31.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 437 $ 495 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 959 $ 928 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 616 $ 594 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,287 $ 1,183 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,492 $ 3,450 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,325 $ 3,233 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,903 $ 1,105 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.84 % 4.72 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.5 $ 47.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.8 $ 9.77 $
Haircut 15.9 $ 12.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 110 $ 107 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 66.3 $ 93.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 327 $ 500 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 9,329 $ 11,136 $