Cost of living
Berlin (Germany) compared to Niedersachsen
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Overview comparison
Berlin (Germany)Niedersachsen
Consumer prices in Berlin (Germany) are roughly 25% higher than in Niedersachsen.
Cost of living
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Niedersachsen |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,431 | 1,571 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,829 | 4,507 |
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| Without rent one person | 802 | 691 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,831 | 2,589 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 969.44 | 572.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,529.04 | 1,538.07 |
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| Food person | 616 | 544 |
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| Food family | 1,474 | 1,492 |
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| Transport person | 106.32 | 112.97 |
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| Transport family | 363.04 | 245.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.84 years | 82.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Niedersachsen |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.95 | 14.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.14 | 68.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.78 | 10.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.56 | 3.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.72 | 4.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.35 | 2.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Niedersachsen |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 821.73 | 585.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507.91 | 445.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,292.97 | 1,240.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,462.03 | 1,058.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.43 | 137.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 233.16 | 183.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.16 | 43.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Niedersachsen |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.72 | 3.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,652 | 2,867 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,060 | 1,761 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.33 | 3.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.38% | 55.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.12 | 30.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.36 | 2.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Niedersachsen |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 2.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.65 | 2.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.26 | 13.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.49 | 13.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.41 | 22.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Niedersachsen |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.44 | 32.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.73 | 10.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 71.52 | 95.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.7 | 17.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 100.75 | 74.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.58 | 82.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 481.77 | 390.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,565 | 9,637 |
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