Cost of living in Huddersfield is 12% lower than in Essen (without rent).
Rent in Huddersfield is 50% more expensive than in Essen.
Cost of living including rent in Huddersfield is 15% higher than in Essen.
Food in Huddersfield is 2% more expensive than in Essen.
Transport in Huddersfield is 59% cheaper than in Essen.
| Huddersfield | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Huddersfield | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.4 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.8 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.37 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.46 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.4 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.25 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.07 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.7 $ | 8.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.32 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 107 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ | 39.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 106 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.5 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.69 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
171 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
261 $ | 210 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.1 $ | 43.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 796 $ | 470 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,219 $ | 888 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 872 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,210 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,615 $ | 4,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,976 $ | 3,592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,731 $ | 3,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.74 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.6 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 13.4 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.4 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.3 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,135 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,920 $ | 9,380 $ |