Cost of living in Zwickau is 4% lower than in Athens (without rent).
Rent in Zwickau is 36% cheaper than in Athens.
Cost of living including rent in Zwickau is 20% lower than in Athens.
Food in Zwickau is 3% more expensive than in Athens.
Transport in Zwickau is 34% cheaper than in Athens.
| Zwickau | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zwickau | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.5 $ | 54 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.95 $ | 9.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.46 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.55 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.33 $ | 2.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.56 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.21 $ | 5.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.54 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.6 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.1 $ | 13.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.2 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.7 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 2.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
271 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.4 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ | 495 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 530 $ | 928 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 230 $ | 594 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 776 $ | 1,183 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,547 $ | 3,450 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,342 $ | 3,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,592 $ | 1,105 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.92 % | 4.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.5 $ | 93.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 671 $ | 500 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,997 $ | 11,136 $ |