Cost of living in Witten is 17% lower than in Hamburg (without rent).
Rent in Witten is 42% cheaper than in Hamburg.
Cost of living including rent in Witten is 31% lower than in Hamburg.
Food in Witten is 22% cheaper than in Hamburg.
Transport in Witten is very similar to Hamburg.
| Witten | Hamburg | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Witten | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.4 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.7 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.94 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.36 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ | 2.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.38 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.63 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.22 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.17 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.6 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.7 $ | 21 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 60.8 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.02 $ | 11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 2.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 111 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.3 $ | 63.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 496 $ | 960 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 988 $ | 1,601 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 697 $ | 1,184 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,149 $ | 1,845 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,471 $ | 3,595 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,082 $ | 3,112 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,969 $ | 3,353 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 6.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Haircut | 14.6 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.9 $ | 48.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 253 $ | 1,150 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,475 $ | 18,553 $ |