Cost of living in Monchengladbach is 65% higher than in Iasi (without rent).
Rent in Monchengladbach is 95% more expensive than in Iasi.
Cost of living including rent in Monchengladbach is 79% higher than in Iasi.
Food in Monchengladbach is 55% more expensive than in Iasi.
Transport in Monchengladbach is 152% more expensive than in Iasi.
| Monchengladbach | Iasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Monchengladbach | Iasi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.9 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.54 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.79 $ | 1.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.1 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.17 $ | 5.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.33 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.2 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.1 $ | 6.99 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.7 $ | 27 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.06 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.72 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.77 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
176 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
269 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.2 $ | 9.18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 553 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,146 $ | 495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 686 $ | 399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,406 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,242 $ | 2,141 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,751 $ | 1,498 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,923 $ | 886 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 7.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.6 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Haircut | 16 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.7 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.7 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 421 $ | 468 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,009 $ | 5,245 $ |