Cost of living in Rostock is 14% lower than in Cork (without rent).
Rent in Rostock is 51% cheaper than in Cork.
Cost of living including rent in Rostock is 38% lower than in Cork.
Food in Rostock is 14% cheaper than in Cork.
Transport in Rostock is 18% cheaper than in Cork.
| Rostock | Cork | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rostock | Cork | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.8 $ | 95.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.85 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.85 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.94 $ | 2.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.33 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.61 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.1 $ | 18.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.9 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 71.7 $ | 106 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.7 $ | 26.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.5 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.8 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.88 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 3.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
176 $ | 152 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
273 $ | 230 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46 $ | 51.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 512 $ | 1,340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,055 $ | 2,355 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 733 $ | 1,542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,441 $ | 3,021 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,832 $ | 4,703 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,075 $ | 3,907 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,252 $ | 3,654 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 4.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.3 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.1 $ | 91.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76 $ | 106 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 317 $ | 1,207 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,978 $ | 7,149 $ |