Cost of living
Niedersachsen compared to Westphalia (Germany)
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Overview comparison
NiedersachsenWestphalia (Germany)
Consumer prices in Niedersachsen are roughly 44% higher than in Westphalia (Germany).
Cost of living
| Item | Niedersachsen | Westphalia (Germany) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,571 | 695 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,507 | 1,517 |
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| Without rent one person | 691 | 349 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,589 | 906 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 572.89 | 289.46 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,538.07 | 534.97 |
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| Food person | 544 | 205 |
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| Food family | 1,492 | 731 |
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| Transport person | 112.97 | 16 |
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| Transport family | 245.36 | 55.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.27 years | 76.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Niedersachsen | Westphalia (Germany) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.77 | 9.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.6 | 40.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.26 | 8.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.62 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.48 | 3.56 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.75 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Niedersachsen | Westphalia (Germany) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 585.41 | 400.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 445.04 | 241.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,240.2 | 869.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,058.65 | 366.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 137.35 | 28.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.37 | 43.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.36 | 14.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Niedersachsen | Westphalia (Germany) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.34 | 10.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,867 | 1,964 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,761 | 774 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.55 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.81% | 17.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.67 | 6.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.16 | 0.62 |
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Groceries
| Item | Niedersachsen | Westphalia (Germany) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.52 | 0.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.89 | 1.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.22 | 1.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.37 | 3.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.92 | 5.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Niedersachsen | Westphalia (Germany) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.68 | 15.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.79 | 5.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 95.8 | 28.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.5 | 8.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.53 | 49.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.91 | 136.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 390.1 | 162.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,637 | 7,290 |
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