Cost of living in Maia is 37% lower than in Dusseldorf (without rent).
Rent in Maia is 15% more expensive than in Dusseldorf.
Cost of living including rent in Maia is 8% lower than in Dusseldorf.
Food in Maia is 32% cheaper than in Dusseldorf.
Transport in Maia is 73% cheaper than in Dusseldorf.
| Maia | Dusseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maia | Dusseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.1 $ | 71.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.85 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.51 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.9 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.85 $ | 3.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.21 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.49 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.97 $ | 8.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.3 $ | 55.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 28.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65.9 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.02 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.73 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.15 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.75 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.8 $ | 186 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 285 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.3 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,112 $ | 761 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,116 $ | 1,501 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 876 $ | 959 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,664 $ | 1,887 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,021 $ | 7,923 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,664 $ | 6,295 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,340 $ | 3,480 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.42 % | 3.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 13.4 $ | 16.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.3 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.4 $ | 94.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 484 $ | 657 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,076 $ | 22,103 $ |