Cost of living in Munich is 5% lower than in Espoo (without rent).
Rent in Munich is 35% more expensive than in Espoo.
Cost of living including rent in Munich is 15% higher than in Espoo.
Food in Munich is 18% cheaper than in Espoo.
Transport in Munich is 75% more expensive than in Espoo.
| Munich | Espoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Munich | Espoo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.1 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.8 $ | 122 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.8 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.12 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.67 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4 $ | 3.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.66 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.87 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.4 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.51 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.36 $ | 12.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.13 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.1 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.03 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.8 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 78.3 $ | 86.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.23 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 2.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
165 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
258 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.3 $ | 18.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,107 $ | 901 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,147 $ | 1,645 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,433 $ | 1,026 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,772 $ | 1,932 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,629 $ | 8,144 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,154 $ | 5,573 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,717 $ | 3,341 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 3.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.9 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Haircut | 23 $ | 22.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 101 $ | 107 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,009 $ | 331 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,483 $ | 20,412 $ |