In Paderborn, Germany, living costs about $1497 per month for one person and $3452 for a family of four, including rent.
Paderborn is 24% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Paderborn is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Paderborn is, on average, 71% lower than in New York City.
Paderborn 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 living costs in Paderborn is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall affordability.
Food costs are 7% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 26% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall cost savings.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.5 $ |
| Dinner | 65.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.64 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.14 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.28 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 55.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 31.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 63.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.82 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 183 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 282 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 54 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 802 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 634 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,129 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,451 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,474 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 15.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 122 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 125 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 325 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,969 $ |