Cost of living in Merseburg is 44% higher than in Ceske Budejovice (without rent).
Rent in Merseburg is 14% cheaper than in Ceske Budejovice.
Cost of living including rent in Merseburg is 9% higher than in Ceske Budejovice.
Food in Merseburg is 43% more expensive than in Ceske Budejovice.
Transport in Merseburg is 137% more expensive than in Ceske Budejovice.
| Merseburg | Ceske Budejovice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merseburg | Ceske Budejovice | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.5 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.08 $ | 1.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.64 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.47 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.17 $ | 6.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.16 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 7.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.3 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.44 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.51 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ | 2.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 205 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 315 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 14.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 439 $ | 489 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 740 $ | 865 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 577 $ | 636 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,137 $ | 1,144 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,327 $ | 3,745 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,498 $ | 2,709 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,241 $ | 1,451 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 5.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.8 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ | 10.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.6 $ | 93.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.1 $ | 51.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 394 $ | 408 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,850 $ | 2,599 $ |