Idar-Oberstein, Germany is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1618 for one person and $4173 for a family of four, including rent.
Idar-Oberstein is 18% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Idar-Oberstein is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Idar-Oberstein is, on average, 67% lower than in New York City.
Idar-Oberstein 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.
Rent and utilities significantly influence the overall cost of living. This can make it challenging for those without substantial income.
Food prices are only 1% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping relatively affordable.
Public transport is 40% lower than the European benchmark. This offers a cost-effective way to navigate the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.4 $ |
| Dinner | 73.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.71 $ |
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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 | 2.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.13 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.89 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 54.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 70.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 183 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 282 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 609 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,438 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 737 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,838 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,74 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,726 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,134 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ |
| Haircut | 17.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 629 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,965 $ |