Cost of living in Purmerend is 14% lower than in Differdange (without rent).
Rent in Purmerend is 7% cheaper than in Differdange.
Cost of living including rent in Purmerend is 10% lower than in Differdange.
Food in Purmerend is 14% cheaper than in Differdange.
Transport in Purmerend is very similar to Differdange.
| Purmerend | Differdange | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Purmerend | Differdange | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.7 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.8 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.4 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.62 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.41 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.35 $ | 2.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.06 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.52 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.8 $ | 6.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.61 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 91.4 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.41 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.2 $ | 38.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.6 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.01 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.37 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.18 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.45 $ | 3.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
232 $ | 250 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.1 $ | 81.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,095 $ | 1,167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,906 $ | 1,848 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,312 $ | 1,261 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,127 $ | 2,076 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,595 $ | 9,479 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,024 $ | 8,809 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,897 $ | 3,095 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.04 % | 1.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.6 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Haircut | 25.5 $ | 31.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.1 $ | 99.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.4 $ | 111 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,070 $ | 1,484 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,042 $ | 18,872 $ |