Cost of living
Mecklenburg-Strelitz compared to North Rhine-Westphalia
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Overview comparison
Mecklenburg-StrelitzNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Consumer prices in Mecklenburg-Strelitz are roughly 14% higher than in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Cost of living
| Item | Mecklenburg-Strelitz | North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,422 | 1,705 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,499 | 3,611 |
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| Without rent one person | 690 | 864 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,960 | 2,301 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 870.87 | 843.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,122.52 | 1,594.92 |
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| Food person | 501 | 472 |
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| Food family | 1,085 | 1,465 |
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| Transport person | 96.33 | 82.23 |
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| Transport family | 239.68 | 289.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.15 years | 84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mecklenburg-Strelitz | North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.43 | 11.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.13 | 56.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.22 | 10.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.67 | 4.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.16 | 4.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.43 | 2.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mecklenburg-Strelitz | North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 897.16 | 607.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 729.83 | 516.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,658.83 | 1,493.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,272.62 | 1,303.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 189.1 | 161.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 335.42 | 242.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.03 | 40.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mecklenburg-Strelitz | North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.28 | 3.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,765 | 4,843 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,306 | 3,051 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.36 | 3.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.97% | 68.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.52 | 28.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.91 | 1.58 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mecklenburg-Strelitz | North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.34 | 2.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.66 | 3.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.12 | 14.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16 | 14.3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.62 | 20.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 1.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Mecklenburg-Strelitz | North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.24 | 33.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.01 | 12.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 57.27 | 54.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.3 | 13.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.55 | 82.75 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.21 | 85.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 274.94 | 499.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,443 | 11,789 |
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