- Cost of Living
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- Rostock
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Cost of living in Rostock, Germany compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rostock (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 | €8 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 | €7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 | €2.90 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €0.95 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 | €1.43 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.97 | €1.80 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.92 | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 | €1.45 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 | €0.89 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.76 | €0.64 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.45 | €3.00 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 | €1.60 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 | €0.87 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Rostock (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €727 | €700 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 | €475 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 | €84 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €102 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 | €37 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 | €326 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 | €90 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 | €5.61 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €9 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Rostock (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €92 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 | €26 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 | €75 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 | €84 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Rostock (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,833 | €17,500 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 | €1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 | €32 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Rostock (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 | €5.41 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €39 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 | €4.07 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.75 | €2.52 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 | €2.77 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 | €1.75 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 | €1.71 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €12 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Rostock (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 | €26 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €16 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 | €92 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 | €30 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.58 | €1.58 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 | €4.57 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.55 | €0.20 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 | €41 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 | €5.00 | ||
| 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 222 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rostock (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,173
in Rostock
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Alicante.
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