Cost of living in Metz is 7% lower than in Dusseldorf (without rent).
Rent in Metz is 30% cheaper than in Dusseldorf.
Cost of living including rent in Metz is 20% lower than in Dusseldorf.
Food in Metz is 14% more expensive than in Dusseldorf.
Transport in Metz is 61% cheaper than in Dusseldorf.
| Metz | Dusseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Metz | Dusseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.6 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.1 $ | 71.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.49 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.26 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.97 $ | 3.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.13 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.4 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.2 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.27 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ | 8.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.07 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.3 $ | 55.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.07 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 17.5 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.01 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.55 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 186 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
182 $ | 285 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.7 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 570 $ | 761 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 898 $ | 1,501 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 632 $ | 959 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,005 $ | 1,887 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,662 $ | 7,923 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,901 $ | 6,295 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,450 $ | 3,480 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.58 % | 3.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.3 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 16.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.8 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.5 $ | 94.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 792 $ | 657 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,817 $ | 22,103 $ |