Cost of living
Prussia compared to Hessen
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Overview comparison
PrussiaHessen
Consumer prices in Prussia are roughly 34% higher than in Hessen.
Cost of living
| Item | Prussia | Hessen |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,578 | 1,356 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,961 | 3,580 |
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| Without rent one person | 758 | 837 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,602 | 2,826 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 853.47 | 547.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,427.36 | 1,276.54 |
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| Food person | 495 | 494 |
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| Food family | 1,564 | 1,340 |
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| Transport person | 115.27 | 112.59 |
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| Transport family | 382.32 | 284.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 77 years | 74.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Prussia | Hessen |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.48 | 11.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.77 | 57.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.71 | 8.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.76 | 4.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.05 | 3.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.23 | 3.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Prussia | Hessen |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 732.5 | 625.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 510.64 | 529.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,406.92 | 1,499.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,641.12 | 1,205.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.47 | 114.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 290.72 | 209.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.77 | 45.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Prussia | Hessen |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.82 | 4.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,202 | 3,370 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,803 | 2,534 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.23 | 3.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.22% | 54.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.67 | 30.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.73 | 2.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Prussia | Hessen |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.26 | 2.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.09 | 3.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.37 | 15.95 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.86 | 15.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.39 | 17.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Prussia | Hessen |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.61 | 28.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.2 | 15.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.17 | 103.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.01 | 18.09 |
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| Brand Jeans | 91.46 | 106.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.88 | 75.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 557.38 | 444.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,791 | 9,466 |
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