Cost of living in Lucca is 13% lower than in Groningen (without rent).
Rent in Lucca is 26% cheaper than in Groningen.
Cost of living including rent in Lucca is 21% lower than in Groningen.
Food in Lucca is 11% cheaper than in Groningen.
Transport in Lucca is 48% cheaper than in Groningen.
| Lucca | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lucca | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.73 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.63 $ | 2.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.61 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.2 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.19 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.46 $ | 10.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.69 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.4 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.8 $ | 24.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 89.1 $ | 95.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.62 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.55 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 2.09 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
219 $ | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 525 $ | 782 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 804 $ | 1,246 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 704 $ | 1,020 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,403 $ | 1,576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,966 $ | 3,626 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,269 $ | 3,262 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,707 $ | 3,317 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.6 % | 3.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.29 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 18.3 $ | 17.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.9 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.6 $ | 67.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 445 $ | 1,698 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,591 $ | 8,344 $ |