Cost of living
Westphalia (Germany) compared to Lower Saxony
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Overview comparison
Westphalia (Germany)Lower Saxony
Consumer prices in Lower Saxony are roughly 50% higher than in Westphalia (Germany).
Cost of living
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Lower Saxony |
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| Total with rent one person | 695 | 1,616 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,517 | 3,753 |
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| Without rent one person | 349 | 643 |
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| Without rent one family | 906 | 1,987 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 289.46 | 766.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 534.97 | 1,612.6 |
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| Food person | 205 | 627 |
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| Food family | 731 | 1,381 |
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| Transport person | 16 | 81.15 |
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| Transport family | 55.79 | 268.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.07 years | 70.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Lower Saxony |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.2 | 12.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.39 | 79.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.28 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 | 5.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.56 | 3.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 2.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Lower Saxony |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 400.58 | 842.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.93 | 631.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 869.09 | 1,439.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 366.35 | 1,144.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.37 | 144.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.76 | 312.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.19 | 44.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Lower Saxony |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.64 | 4.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,964 | 3,921 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 774 | 2,951 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 3.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.28% | 65.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.19 | 28.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 1.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Lower Saxony |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.26 | 1.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.14 | 2.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 | 15.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 13.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.93 | 22.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Westphalia (Germany) | Lower Saxony |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.18 | 33.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.18 | 13.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.5 | 75.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.7 | 17.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.27 | 104.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 136.43 | 91.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 162.71 | 350.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,290 | 10,915 |
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