Cost of living in Remscheid is 6% higher than in Palermo (without rent).
Rent in Remscheid is 30% more expensive than in Palermo.
Cost of living including rent in Remscheid is 17% higher than in Palermo.
Food in Remscheid is 17% more expensive than in Palermo.
Transport in Remscheid is 43% cheaper than in Palermo.
| Remscheid | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Remscheid | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.6 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.7 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.56 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.9 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.24 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.38 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 7.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.15 $ | 5.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.12 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.5 $ | 39 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 18.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.3 $ | 74 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.61 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 173 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.9 $ | 26.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 522 $ | 361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,080 $ | 680 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 671 $ | 558 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,391 $ | 869 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,745 $ | 2,248 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,252 $ | 1,066 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,770 $ | 1,406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.93 % | 4.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.1 $ | 44.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Haircut | 16.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.9 $ | 75.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 442 $ | 314 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,429 $ | 7,103 $ |