Cost of Living in Munich vs Kopavogur

Cost of living in Munich is 6% lower than in Kopavogur (without rent).

Rent in Munich is very similar to Kopavogur.

Cost of living including rent in Munich is very similar to Kopavogur.

Food in Munich is 22% cheaper than in Kopavogur.

Transport in Munich is 179% more expensive than in Kopavogur.

Munich vs. Kopavogur Comparision

Munich Kopavogur
Cost of Living, including rent
2,332 $
2,371 $
Without Rent
953 $
1,017 $
Rent & Utilities
1,380 $
1,354 $
Food
569 $
728 $
Transport
219 $
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3,717 $
3,910 $
Quality of Life
94
72
Population
1.5M
39.8K

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Munich Kopavogur

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
17.1 $ 22.1 $
Dinner, for 2 77.8 $ 79.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.8 $ 18.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.12 $ 9.65 $
Capuccino 4.67 $ 5.29 $
Coke, 330ml 4 $ 2.05 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.44 $ 1.5 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.66 $ 3.66 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.14 $ 3.28 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.87 $ 5.97 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $ 15.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.8 $ 16.4 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 20.4 $ 27.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.02 $ 3.04 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.87 $ 2.29 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.53 $ 2.75 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.73 $ 3.2 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.84 $ 1.18 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.62 $ 1.01 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.02 $ 2.76 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.51 $ 22.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.2 $ 3.27 $
Cigarette pack 9.36 $ 12.4 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 4.13 $ 4.04 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 56.1 $ 63 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 2.03 $ 2.25 $
Taxi, 8 km 26.8 $ 24.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 78.3 $ 83.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.23 $ 11.5 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 3.54 $ 5.37 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.06 $ 4.77 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.51 $ 3.31 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
165 $ 44.2 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
258 $ 67.7 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
43.3 $ 66.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,107 $ 1,190 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,147 $ 2,133 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,433 $ 1,454 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,772 $ 2,155 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 12,629 $ 4,774 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 9,154 $ 3,708 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,717 $ 3,910 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.97 % 4.5 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 56.9 $ 64.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.2 $ 15.2 $
Haircut 23 $ 47 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 107 $ 147 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 101 $ 113 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,009 $ 250 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 19,483 $ 6,147 $