Cost of living
Hessen compared to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Overview comparison
HessenMecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Consumer prices in Hessen are roughly 18% higher than in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Cost of living
| Item | Hessen | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,356 | 1,487 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,580 | 3,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 837 | 608 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,826 | 2,248 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 547.52 | 833.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,276.54 | 1,292.55 |
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| Food person | 494 | 429 |
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| Food family | 1,340 | 1,516 |
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| Transport person | 112.59 | 88.94 |
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| Transport family | 284.66 | 285.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.55 years | 75.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hessen | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.54 | 17.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 57.39 | 75.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.61 | 8.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.74 | 4.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.79 | 4.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.44 | 2.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hessen | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 625.56 | 599.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 529.49 | 558.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,499.8 | 1,571.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,205.67 | 943.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.29 | 194.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 209.19 | 292.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.38 | 36.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hessen | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.09 | 4.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,370 | 4,203 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,534 | 2,615 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.34 | 2.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.68% | 63.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.82 | 26.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.03 | 2.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hessen | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.2 | 1.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.04 | 2.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.95 | 14.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.15 | 13.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.42 | 20.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.67 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Hessen | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.42 | 32.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.56 | 11.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 103.89 | 56.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.09 | 13.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 106.89 | 64.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.85 | 68.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 444.96 | 321.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,466 | 3,205 |
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