- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €10 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 | €3.46 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 | €0.79 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.00 | €2.16 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 | €1.61 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 | €4.80 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 | €1.83 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.14 | €1.72 | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 | €1.03 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 | €6.00 | - 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 | €1.51 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 | €0.82 | + 62% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 | €940 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 | €690 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 | €170 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 | €500 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 | €369 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 | €85 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 | €33 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen TV | €391 | €552 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €68 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 | €7 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €10 | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 | €91 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 | €30 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €79 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 | €74 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 | €21,300 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 | €1.47 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 | €43 | + 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €14 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.11 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €3.98 | + 251% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 | €60 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 | €4.78 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.82 | €2.11 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 | €3.08 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 | €1.39 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 | €1.93 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €10 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €27 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €14 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 | €49 | + 78% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 | €36 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €6 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 | €1.58 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 | €2.75 | + 27% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €508 | €526 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.12 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 | €42 | - 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 | €4.80 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,809
in Mannheim
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,600
in Zaragoza.
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