Cost of living in Marburg is 14% lower than in Swords (without rent).
Rent in Marburg is 60% cheaper than in Swords.
Cost of living including rent in Marburg is 45% lower than in Swords.
Food in Marburg is 13% cheaper than in Swords.
Transport in Marburg is 33% cheaper than in Swords.
| Marburg | Swords | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Marburg | Swords | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.1 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.2 $ | 95.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.49 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.49 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.78 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.66 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.14 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.22 $ | 18.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.04 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 111 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.3 $ | 25.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 73.9 $ | 73.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.3 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.08 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.77 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 3.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
159 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
243 $ | 231 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.1 $ | 52.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 453 $ | 1,437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,030 $ | 2,407 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 504 $ | 1,708 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,145 $ | 2,990 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,063 $ | 4,462 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,361 $ | 4,520 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,069 $ | 2,895 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 4.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 12 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.3 $ | 91.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92 $ | 99.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 970 $ | 1,197 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,175 $ | 7,089 $ |