Cost of living in Kothen is 6% lower than in Leipzig (without rent).
Rent in Kothen is 3% cheaper than in Leipzig.
Cost of living including rent in Kothen is 4% lower than in Leipzig.
Food in Kothen is 2% more expensive than in Leipzig.
Transport in Kothen is 46% cheaper than in Leipzig.
| Kothen | Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kothen | Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.9 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.5 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.45 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 2.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.58 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.91 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.1 $ | 8.45 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.09 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.6 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.4 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.7 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.3 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.61 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 1.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
249 $ | 224 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.7 $ | 43.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 428 $ | 454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 760 $ | 965 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 569 $ | 681 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,166 $ | 1,250 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,157 $ | 4,637 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,474 $ | 2,606 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,119 $ | 2,807 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.93 % | 3.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 19.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 87.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.1 $ | 86.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 357 $ | 394 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,921 $ | 10,026 $ |