Cost of living in Meppen is 3% higher than in Linkoping (without rent).
Rent in Meppen is 17% more expensive than in Linkoping.
Cost of living including rent in Meppen is 10% higher than in Linkoping.
Food in Meppen is 2% more expensive than in Linkoping.
Transport in Meppen is 8% more expensive than in Linkoping.
| Meppen | Linkoping | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Meppen | Linkoping | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.9 $ | 67.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.57 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.17 $ | 2.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.51 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.68 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9 $ | 6.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.2 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.1 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.7 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 9.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.58 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.6 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
160 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
245 $ | 77.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50 $ | 32.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 504 $ | 530 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,117 $ | 1,004 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 709 $ | 699 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,360 $ | 1,297 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,837 $ | 6,430 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,046 $ | 3,137 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,899 $ | 3,011 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 4.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 26.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 98.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.7 $ | 81.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 425 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,289 $ | 685 $ |