Cost of living
Hanover (Germany) compared to Bielefeld
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Overview comparison
Hanover (Germany)Bielefeld
Consumer prices in Bielefeld are roughly 65% higher than in Hanover (Germany).
Cost of living
| Item | Hanover (Germany) | Bielefeld |
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| Total with rent one person | 717 | 1,845 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,776 | 4,543 |
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| Without rent one person | 403 | 871 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,281 | 1,919 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 258.21 | 877.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 399.75 | 1,961.87 |
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| Food person | 279 | 548 |
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| Food family | 727 | 1,164 |
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| Transport person | 16.6 | 130.43 |
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| Transport family | 53.23 | 296.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.82 years | 91.83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hanover (Germany) | Bielefeld |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.75 | 17.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.1 | 71.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.14 | 9.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 | 4.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.69 | 3.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 3.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hanover (Germany) | Bielefeld |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 402.14 | 776.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 205.07 | 582.94 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 651.83 | 1,720.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 261.02 | 1,444.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.41 | 165.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.96 | 227.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.69 | 53.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hanover (Germany) | Bielefeld |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.1 | 4.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,946 | 5,407 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 784 | 4,487 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 3.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.39% | 62.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.68 | 28.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 2.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hanover (Germany) | Bielefeld |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.23 | 2.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.3 | 3.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 | 11.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.05 | 12.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.05 | 21.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 1.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Hanover (Germany) | Bielefeld |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.23 | 37.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.06 | 15.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.46 | 54.54 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.16 | 17.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.55 | 98.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.04 | 96.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 182.18 | 507.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,120 | 14,309 |
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