Cost of living
Brandenburg compared to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Overview comparison
BrandenburgMecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Consumer prices in Brandenburg are roughly 33% higher than in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Cost of living
| Item | Brandenburg | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,598 | 1,487 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,243 | 3,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 802 | 608 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,988 | 2,248 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 909.14 | 833.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,778.89 | 1,292.55 |
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| Food person | 446 | 429 |
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| Food family | 1,086 | 1,516 |
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| Transport person | 82.88 | 88.94 |
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| Transport family | 206.94 | 285.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.77 years | 75.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Brandenburg | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.57 | 17.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.37 | 75.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.15 | 8.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.17 | 4.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.98 | 4.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.99 | 2.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Brandenburg | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,045.01 | 599.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 676.22 | 558.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,878.52 | 1,571.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,535.76 | 943.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 194.87 | 194.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 272.22 | 292.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.25 | 36.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Brandenburg | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.29 | 4.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,455 | 4,203 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,663 | 2,615 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.24 | 2.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.02% | 63.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.74 | 26.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 2.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Brandenburg | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.8 | 1.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.56 | 2.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.02 | 14.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.29 | 13.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.04 | 20.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Brandenburg | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.53 | 32.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.51 | 11.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 48.08 | 56.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.92 | 13.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.21 | 64.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.37 | 68.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 326.37 | 321.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,034 | 3,205 |
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