Cost of living
Swabia compared to Lower Bavaria
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Overview comparison
SwabiaLower Bavaria
Consumer prices in Swabia are roughly 4% higher than in Lower Bavaria.
Cost of living
| Item | Swabia | Lower Bavaria |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,590 | 2,141 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,162 | 3,972 |
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| Without rent one person | 741 | 904 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,119 | 2,584 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,079.98 | 950.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,096.63 | 2,084.48 |
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| Food person | 476 | 569 |
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| Food family | 1,416 | 1,717 |
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| Transport person | 128.28 | 123.49 |
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| Transport family | 454.99 | 369.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 74.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Swabia | Lower Bavaria |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.2 | 17.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.49 | 84.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.06 | 11.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 | 4.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.71 | 4.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.19 | 4.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Swabia | Lower Bavaria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 680.68 | 953.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 741.91 | 668.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,286.13 | 1,430.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,552.81 | 1,192.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 231.95 | 205.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 331.96 | 357.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.98 | 41.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Swabia | Lower Bavaria |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.74 | 4.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,413 | 7,553 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,332 | 6,414 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.17 | 4.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.79% | 50.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.68 | 19.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.3 | 2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Swabia | Lower Bavaria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.66 | 2.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.54 | 4.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.82 | 16.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.11 | 13.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.71 | 19.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Swabia | Lower Bavaria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.71 | 30.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.66 | 11.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.07 | 42.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.53 | 16.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 97.86 | 80.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.76 | 87.62 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 565.53 | 601.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,285 | 13,480 |
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