Cost of living
Sachsen-Anhalt compared to Lower Saxony
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Overview comparison
Sachsen-AnhaltLower Saxony
Consumer prices in Lower Saxony are roughly 6% higher than in Sachsen-Anhalt.
Cost of living
| Item | Sachsen-Anhalt | Lower Saxony |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,724 | 1,616 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,287 | 3,753 |
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| Without rent one person | 922 | 643 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,455 | 1,987 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 797.62 | 766.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,488.52 | 1,612.6 |
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| Food person | 457 | 627 |
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| Food family | 1,220 | 1,381 |
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| Transport person | 114.17 | 81.15 |
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| Transport family | 247.26 | 268.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.46 years | 70.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sachsen-Anhalt | Lower Saxony |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.81 | 12.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.79 | 79.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.1 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.55 | 5.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.63 | 3.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.41 | 2.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sachsen-Anhalt | Lower Saxony |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 521.71 | 842.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 472.02 | 631.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,288.52 | 1,439.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 887.72 | 1,144.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.86 | 144.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 193.5 | 312.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.92 | 44.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sachsen-Anhalt | Lower Saxony |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.62 | 4.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,961 | 3,921 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,062 | 2,951 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.78 | 3.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.91% | 65.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.43 | 28.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.64 | 1.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sachsen-Anhalt | Lower Saxony |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.26 | 1.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.84 | 2.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.56 | 15.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.75 | 13.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.38 | 22.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Sachsen-Anhalt | Lower Saxony |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.31 | 33.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.14 | 13.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 90.37 | 75.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.5 | 17.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 99.74 | 104.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.61 | 91.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 333.22 | 350.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,306 | 10,915 |
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