Cost of living in Ludenscheid is 17% lower than in Odense (without rent).
Rent in Ludenscheid is 34% cheaper than in Odense.
Cost of living including rent in Ludenscheid is 26% lower than in Odense.
Food in Ludenscheid is 21% cheaper than in Odense.
Transport in Ludenscheid is 18% more expensive than in Odense.
| Ludenscheid | Odense | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ludenscheid | Odense | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.3 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.2 $ | 127 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.7 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.44 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.24 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.51 $ | 4.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.08 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.56 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.7 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.1 $ | 9.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.26 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.9 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 47.5 $ | 25.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.1 $ | 71.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.64 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.61 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
163 $ | 149 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
248 $ | 228 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.7 $ | 36.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 480 $ | 881 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 954 $ | 1,694 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 638 $ | 1,014 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,156 $ | 2,337 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,534 $ | 3,434 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,998 $ | 2,640 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,914 $ | 3,187 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 4.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Haircut | 15.4 $ | 24.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 117 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.2 $ | 112 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 443 $ | 301 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,408 $ | 4,691 $ |