- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Marburg
- Alicante
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Cost of living in Marburg, Germany compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Marburg (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €8 | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 | €7 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 | €2.90 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 | €0.95 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.80 | €1.43 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 | €1.80 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.36 | €6 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 | €1.45 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.56 | €0.89 | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.73 | €0.64 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 | €3.00 | + 100% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.19 | €1.60 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.91 | €0.87 | + 119% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Marburg (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €812 | €700 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €817 | €475 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 | €84 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €550 | €450 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €423 | €310 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 | €102 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 | €37 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | €494 | €326 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €90 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €5.61 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 22% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Marburg (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €92 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €52 | €26 | + 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €75 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €84 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Marburg (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,831 | €17,500 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 | €1.19 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €73 | €32 | + 126% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Marburg (Germany) is 1% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.41 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €39 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 | €4.07 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 | €2.52 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.77 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 | €1.71 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €12 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Marburg (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €26 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €16 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €92 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €30 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 | €7 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €1.58 | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.13 | €4.57 | - 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.20 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €41 | + 47% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 | €5.00 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marburg (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,008
in Marburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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