Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Nijmegen (Netherlands)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Nijmegen (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Nijmegen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €13 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 | €4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €1.14 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 | €3.15 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 | €2.06 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.85 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €2.41 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 | €1.99 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 | €1.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €5.98 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 | €2.22 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 | €0.85 | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Nijmegen (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Nijmegen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,381 | €1,511 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,008 | €937 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €182 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €759 | €873 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €597 | €614 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 | €107 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €32 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 | €419 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €176 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.30 | €9 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €13 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Nijmegen (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Nijmegen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €98 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €41 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €86 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 | €141 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Nijmegen (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Nijmegen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 | €23,543 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.64 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 | €82 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Nijmegen (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Nijmegen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 | €3.33 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €54 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.88 | €2.73 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 | €4.03 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 | €2.86 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 | €1.54 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 | €2.19 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €20 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Nijmegen (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Nijmegen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €69 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 | €504 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €27 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €6 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
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These prices were last updated on May 23, 2023.
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