Cost of living in Verviers is 40% lower than in St. Gallen (without rent).
Rent in Verviers is 62% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Cost of living including rent in Verviers is 52% lower than in St. Gallen.
Food in Verviers is 36% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Transport in Verviers is 41% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
| Verviers | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Verviers | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.7 $ | 25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 86.7 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.34 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.19 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.89 $ | 4.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.84 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20 $ | 38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.75 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.68 $ | 10.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.84 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.4 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.3 $ | 43.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.8 $ | 160 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.07 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
232 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.6 $ | 49.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 266 $ | 1,196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ | 2,376 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 606 $ | 1,426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,000 $ | 2,358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,783 $ | 12,962 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,838 $ | 8,279 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,688 $ | 6,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.65 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Haircut | 15.4 $ | 39.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ | 146 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 703 $ | 2,694 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,595 $ | 20,733 $ |