Cost of living
Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) compared to Bavaria
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Overview comparison
Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia)Bavaria
Consumer prices in Bavaria are roughly 28% higher than in Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Cost of living
| Item | Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) | Bavaria |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,167 | 1,951 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,616 | 4,407 |
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| Without rent one person | 834 | 793 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,299 | 2,787 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 449.25 | 1,147.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,393.94 | 1,739.89 |
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| Food person | 547 | 441 |
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| Food family | 1,396 | 1,122 |
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| Transport person | 129.15 | 117.76 |
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| Transport family | 318.69 | 336.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.33 years | 66.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) | Bavaria |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.91 | 12.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.74 | 74.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.3 | 11.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.26 | 3.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.69 | 3.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.27 | 3.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) | Bavaria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 328.79 | 1,146.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 231.68 | 742.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,074.7 | 1,602.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,072.33 | 1,393.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.44 | 160.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.41 | 283.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.53 | 40.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) | Bavaria |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.81 | 4.42 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,945 | 9,119 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,466 | 4,869 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4 | 3.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.46% | 58.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.55 | 19.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.73 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) | Bavaria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.22 | 2.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4 | 3.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.2 | 12.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.2 | 12.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.94 | 15.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) | Bavaria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.3 | 55.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.65 | 14.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.83 | 55.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.45 | 20.25 |
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| Brand Jeans | 85.57 | 97.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 108.23 | 79.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 708.23 | 530.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,923 | 14,352 |
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