Cost of living
Geldern compared to Birkenfeld
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Overview comparison
GeldernBirkenfeld
Consumer prices in Geldern are roughly 4% higher than in Birkenfeld.
Cost of living
| Item | Geldern | Birkenfeld |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,952 | 1,675 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,648 | 3,367 |
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| Without rent one person | 814 | 828 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,929 | 2,339 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 980.29 | 868.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,878.86 | 1,335.69 |
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| Food person | 460 | 593 |
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| Food family | 1,668 | 1,625 |
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| Transport person | 105.68 | 114.39 |
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| Transport family | 284.43 | 269.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.29 years | 80.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Geldern | Birkenfeld |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.21 | 15.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68 | 59.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.54 | 10.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.67 | 4.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.11 | 4.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Geldern | Birkenfeld |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 804.04 | 906.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 604.42 | 734.64 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,681.28 | 1,560.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,122.82 | 1,272.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.59 | 155.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 217.3 | 267.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.11 | 53.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Geldern | Birkenfeld |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.08 | 3.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,671 | 5,461 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,940 | 3,690 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.31 | 3.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.36% | 50.77% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.61 | 23.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.84 | 2.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Geldern | Birkenfeld |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.85 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.68 | 3.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 16.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.07 | 16.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.53 | 15.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 | 1.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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Other
| Item | Geldern | Birkenfeld |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.26 | 39.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.03 | 15.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 54 | 64.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.45 | 20.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.88 | 73.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.92 | 98.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 393.64 | 522.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,183 | 14,362 |
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