Cost of living in Taunusstein is very similar to Malmo (without rent).
Rent in Taunusstein is 34% more expensive than in Malmo.
Cost of living including rent in Taunusstein is 17% higher than in Malmo.
Food in Taunusstein is 6% more expensive than in Malmo.
Transport in Taunusstein is 40% cheaper than in Malmo.
| Taunusstein | Malmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Taunusstein | Malmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.8 $ | 11.7 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.7 $ | 67.5 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.4 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.6 $ | 7.62 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.51 $ | 4.34 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.7 $ | 2.27 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.61 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.71 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 3.27 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.66 $ | 4.14 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 11.9 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 11.3 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.4 $ | 23.1 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 3.35 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.83 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.92 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.66 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.69 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.9 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 2.26 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.84 $ | 10.1 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 2.26 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.07 $ | 7.09 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.61 $ | 3.03 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.9 $ | 61.2 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 25 $ | 26.9 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 68.2 $ | 26.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12 $ | 5.75 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.14 $ | 2.77 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 2.8 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.83 $ | 2.12 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 175 $ | 66.7 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 269 $ | 103 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50 $ | 30.5 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 801 $ | 670 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,586 $ | 1,187 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 949 $ | 776 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,812 $ | 1,543 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,989 $ | 4,269 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,357 $ | 3,005 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,498 $ | 2,965 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.85 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ | 36.6 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 15.5 $ | 
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 23.1 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 102 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.9 $ | 95.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 455 $ | 146 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,270 $ | 7,289 $ |