Cost of living in Recklinghausen is 4% higher than in Rome (without rent).
Rent in Recklinghausen is 36% cheaper than in Rome.
Cost of living including rent in Recklinghausen is 21% lower than in Rome.
Food in Recklinghausen is 6% more expensive than in Rome.
Transport in Recklinghausen is 21% more expensive than in Rome.
| Recklinghausen | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Recklinghausen | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.3 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.9 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.52 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.5 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.2 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ | 2.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.56 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.4 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.18 $ | 6.23 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.38 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.3 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.98 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 16.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.5 $ | 108 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.17 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.62 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.51 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.55 $ | 2.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
316 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.9 $ | 52.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 449 $ | 937 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 781 $ | 1,602 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 549 $ | 1,134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 895 $ | 1,824 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,929 $ | 1,740 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,549 $ | 1,737 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,675 $ | 2,684 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 6.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 14.8 $ | 18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.8 $ | 25.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 444 $ | 698 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,473 $ | 18,253 $ |