Cost of living in Zutphen is 3% lower than in Essen (without rent).
Rent in Zutphen is 40% more expensive than in Essen.
Cost of living including rent in Zutphen is 16% higher than in Essen.
Food in Zutphen is 13% more expensive than in Essen.
Transport in Zutphen is 53% cheaper than in Essen.
| Zutphen | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zutphen | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.9 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.6 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.97 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.85 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.16 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.54 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.67 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14 $ | 8.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.2 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 90.2 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.2 $ | 39.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 62.3 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.51 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.83 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.43 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
164 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
252 $ | 210 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.5 $ | 43.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 696 $ | 470 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,230 $ | 888 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 906 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,574 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,916 $ | 4,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,172 $ | 3,592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,182 $ | 3,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.36 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.8 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 19 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 132 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.5 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,118 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,829 $ | 9,380 $ |