In Bochum, Germany, a family of four typically needs around $3905 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1618 monthly.
Bochum is 18% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Bochum is 20% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Bochum is, on average, 41% lower than in Columbus.
Bochum is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of costs in Bochum is rent and utilities, which can be significant even though they are lower than in many other European cities.
Food prices in Bochum are only 1% higher than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Bochum is 4% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16.7 $ |
| Dinner | 72.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.13 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.42 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 54.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 68.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.54 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 200 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 307 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 51 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 445 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,014 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 986 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,235 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,603 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,207 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,349 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.00% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.7 $ |
| Haircut | 15 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 405 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,757 $ |