Cost of living in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
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| Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe (Germany) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 | €13 | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 | €8 | 1% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.96 | €4.33 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.89 | €1.37 | 35% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.32 | €4.20 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.56 | €1.87 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.30 | €5.74 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.32 | €1.70 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.13 | €1.39 | 19% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.87 | €1.38 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €6 | €7 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.68 | €2.27 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.41 | €1.03 | 37% |
| Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Karlsruhe (Germany) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,414 | €965 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €954 | €672 | 42% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €120 | €178 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €770 | €630 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €577 | €483 | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €115 | €100 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 | €24 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €469 | €431 | 9% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €106 | €122 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 | €4.99 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 | €9 | 45% |
| Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Karlsruhe (Germany) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €84 | €94 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €27 | €35 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €73 | €91 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €114 | €130 | 12% |
| Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Karlsruhe (Germany) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,773 | €20,723 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.30 | €1.45 | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €61 | €34 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €21 | €20 | 3% |
| Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Karlsruhe (Germany) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €10 | €8 | 26% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €19 | €8 | 147% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €52 | €99 | 48% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.85 | €5.45 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.99 | €3.61 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.65 | €3.88 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.69 | €1.61 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.58 | €2.34 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €17 | €19 | 11% |
| Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Karlsruhe (Germany) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €25 | €39 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 | €16 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €53 | €94 | 43% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €49 | €58 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 | €7 | 0% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.08 | €1.45 | 111% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.29 | €4.61 | 29% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €438 | €447 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 | €0.18 | 39% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €36 | €48 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.89 | €5.29 | 11% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,985 in Karlsruhe to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Verona.