Cost of living in Ratingen is 63% higher than in Fier (without rent).
Rent in Ratingen is 292% more expensive than in Fier.
Cost of living including rent in Ratingen is 136% higher than in Fier.
Food in Ratingen is 57% more expensive than in Fier.
Transport in Ratingen is 120% more expensive than in Fier.
| Ratingen | Fier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ratingen | Fier | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.8 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.55 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.56 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.91 $ | 1.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.64 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.6 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.1 $ | 3.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.32 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.7 $ | 16 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.15 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.79 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ | 3.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 64.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
270 $ | 98.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48 $ | 11.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 567 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,151 $ | 224 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 710 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,423 $ | 341 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,727 $ | 1,023 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,894 $ | 785 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,967 $ | 451 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 5.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Haircut | 16 $ | 3.23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.2 $ | 89.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92.9 $ | 67.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 464 $ | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,086 $ | 5,165 $ |