Cost of living
Groningen compared to Emmen (Netherlands)
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Overview comparison
GroningenEmmen (Netherlands)
Consumer prices in Emmen (Netherlands) are roughly 12% higher than in Groningen.
Cost of living
| Item | Groningen | Emmen (Netherlands) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,665 | 1,857 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,190 | 4,314 |
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| Without rent one person | 825 | 702 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,253 | 3,285 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 917.92 | 936.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,153.36 | 1,709.29 |
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| Food person | 416 | 515 |
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| Food family | 1,550 | 1,168 |
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| Transport person | 81.03 | 56.75 |
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| Transport family | 205.99 | 179.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.04 years | 68.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Groningen | Emmen (Netherlands) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.38 | 23.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 63.01 | 65.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.37 | 11.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.93 | 4.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.5 | 3.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.96 | 2.84 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Groningen | Emmen (Netherlands) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,063.41 | 906.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 900.69 | 881.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,068.67 | 1,604.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,039.27 | 1,568.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 151.57 | 162.25 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 170.11 | 291.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.26 | 50.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Groningen | Emmen (Netherlands) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.75 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,920 | 5,726 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,982 | 3,332 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 | 4.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.48% | 42.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.43 | 24.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.72 | 2.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Groningen | Emmen (Netherlands) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.86 | 4.79 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.68 | 9.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.29 | 16.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.5 | 14.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.56 | 2.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Groningen | Emmen (Netherlands) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.24 | 38.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.44 | 12.95 |
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| Doctors visit | 89.57 | 62.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.67 | 20.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.38 | 83.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.07 | 80.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,137.64 | 2,275.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,900 | 6,785 |
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