In Gelsenkirchen, Germany, a family of four typically needs around $3420 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1439 monthly.
Gelsenkirchen is 27% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Gelsenkirchen is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Gelsenkirchen is, on average, 74% lower than in New York City.
Gelsenkirchen 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 primary driver of expenses in Gelsenkirchen is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food prices are 5% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 16% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall cost savings.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.4 $ |
| Dinner | 66.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.65 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.98 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 54.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 77.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.3 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 173 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 267 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 53.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 451 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 837 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 453 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 838 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,669 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,352 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,646 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.00% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 15 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 25 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,075 $ |