- Cost of Living
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- Kassel
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Cost of living in Kassel, Germany compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kassel (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €11 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 | €6 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 | €3.38 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 | €2.61 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 | €1.93 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 | €1.63 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.67 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 | €1.68 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 | €1.38 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 | €1.05 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.17 | €3.38 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.87 | €1.33 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 | €0.50 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Kassel (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €843 | €600 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €697 | €450 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 | €90 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €552 | €388 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €390 | €333 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €135 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 | €30 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €428 | €392 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €53 | €55 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.10 | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kassel (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €96 | €75 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 | €23 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €65 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 | €65 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kassel (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 | €22,500 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 | €1.20 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kassel (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €6 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.16 | €4.50 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.05 | €2.50 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 | €3.75 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 | €1.20 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.12 | €1.50 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €9 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kassel (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €21 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €14 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 | €54 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €32 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.83 | €5.00 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 | €1.63 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.14 | €3.32 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.21 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 | €58 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 | €4.30 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kassel (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,172
in Kassel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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