Cost of living
Geldern compared to Lower Saxony
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Overview comparison
GeldernLower Saxony
Consumer prices in Geldern are roughly 20% higher than in Lower Saxony.
Cost of living
| Item | Geldern | Lower Saxony |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,952 | 1,616 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,648 | 3,753 |
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| Without rent one person | 814 | 643 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,929 | 1,987 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 980.29 | 766.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,878.86 | 1,612.6 |
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| Food person | 460 | 627 |
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| Food family | 1,668 | 1,381 |
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| Transport person | 105.68 | 81.15 |
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| Transport family | 284.43 | 268.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.29 years | 70.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Geldern | Lower Saxony |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.21 | 12.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68 | 79.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.54 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.67 | 5.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.11 | 3.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Geldern | Lower Saxony |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 804.04 | 842.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 604.42 | 631.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,681.28 | 1,439.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,122.82 | 1,144.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.59 | 144.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 217.3 | 312.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.11 | 44.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Geldern | Lower Saxony |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.08 | 4.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,671 | 3,921 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,940 | 2,951 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.31 | 3.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.36% | 65.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.61 | 28.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.84 | 1.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Geldern | Lower Saxony |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.85 | 1.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.68 | 2.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 15.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.07 | 13.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.53 | 22.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Geldern | Lower Saxony |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.26 | 33.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.03 | 13.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 54 | 75.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.45 | 17.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.88 | 104.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.92 | 91.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 393.64 | 350.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,183 | 10,915 |
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