Cost of living in Pforzheim is very similar to Vasteras (without rent).
Rent in Pforzheim is 7% cheaper than in Vasteras.
Cost of living including rent in Pforzheim is 3% lower than in Vasteras.
Food in Pforzheim is very similar to Vasteras.
Transport in Pforzheim is very similar to Vasteras.
| Pforzheim | Vasteras | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pforzheim | Vasteras | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.3 $ | 68 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.19 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 1.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.12 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.17 $ | 6.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.24 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.3 $ | 69 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.2 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.9 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ | 7.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.39 $ | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 1.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
316 $ | 78.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.8 $ | 28.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 300 $ | 542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 722 $ | 1,162 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 554 $ | 686 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 886 $ | 1,671 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,327 $ | 3,383 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,648 $ | 2,108 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,028 $ | 3,108 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.93 % | 4.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.6 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.7 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Haircut | 16.9 $ | 21.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.6 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70 $ | 81.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 505 $ | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,851 $ | 4,913 $ |