Cost of living
Westphalia (Germany) compared to Berlin (Germany)
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Overview comparison
Westphalia (Germany)Berlin (Germany)
Consumer prices in Berlin (Germany) are roughly 58% higher than in Westphalia (Germany).
Cost of living
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Berlin (Germany) |
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| Total with rent one person | 695 | 1,431 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,517 | 3,829 |
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| Without rent one person | 349 | 802 |
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| Without rent one family | 906 | 2,831 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 289.46 | 969.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 534.97 | 1,529.04 |
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| Food person | 205 | 616 |
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| Food family | 731 | 1,474 |
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| Transport person | 16 | 106.32 |
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| Transport family | 55.79 | 363.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.07 years | 76.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Berlin (Germany) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.2 | 16.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.39 | 68.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.28 | 10.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 | 3.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.56 | 3.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 3.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Berlin (Germany) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 400.58 | 821.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.93 | 507.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 869.09 | 1,292.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 366.35 | 1,462.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.37 | 181.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.76 | 233.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.19 | 43.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Berlin (Germany) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.64 | 3.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,964 | 5,652 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 774 | 5,060 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 3.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.28% | 59.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.19 | 25.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 2.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Berlin (Germany) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.26 | 2.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.14 | 3.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 | 11.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 11.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.93 | 15.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Berlin (Germany) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.18 | 36.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.18 | 12.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.5 | 71.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.7 | 18.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.27 | 100.75 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 136.43 | 105.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 162.71 | 481.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,290 | 11,565 |
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