Cost of living in Mainz is 6% higher than in Galway (without rent).
Rent in Mainz is 44% cheaper than in Galway.
Cost of living including rent in Mainz is 28% lower than in Galway.
Food in Mainz is 3% cheaper than in Galway.
Transport in Mainz is 52% more expensive than in Galway.
| Mainz | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mainz | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.74 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 2.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.17 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.18 $ | 17.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.71 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.2 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30 $ | 22.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65.3 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.9 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.99 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.63 $ | 2.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
307 $ | 224 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.1 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 1,424 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,335 $ | 2,397 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 803 $ | 1,615 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,661 $ | 3,077 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,720 $ | 4,444 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,013 $ | 3,632 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,443 $ | 3,313 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.98 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.9 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 16.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 125 $ | 83.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 502 $ | 1,015 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,184 $ | 7,840 $ |