Cost of living in Kassel is 5% lower than in Florence (without rent).
Rent in Kassel is 48% cheaper than in Florence.
Cost of living including rent in Kassel is 33% lower than in Florence.
Food in Kassel is 11% cheaper than in Florence.
Transport in Kassel is 49% more expensive than in Florence.
| Kassel | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kassel | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.1 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.98 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.78 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.32 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.93 $ | 2.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.08 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.68 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.59 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.08 $ | 9.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.37 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55 $ | 64.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.8 $ | 15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 85.8 $ | 111 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.13 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
309 $ | 220 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.5 $ | 72.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 501 $ | 1,255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 834 $ | 2,114 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 702 $ | 1,475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,036 $ | 2,555 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,639 $ | 2,996 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,982 $ | 2,846 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,677 $ | 4,192 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 6.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.7 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 22.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.2 $ | 87.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.8 $ | 50.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 355 $ | 996 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,005 $ | 14,683 $ |