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Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany vs Zaragoza, Spain
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €12 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.11 | €2.99 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 | €0.82 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 | €1.97 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 | €1.48 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 | €1.55 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.92 | €1.22 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 | €0.87 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.89 | €4.90 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 | €1.44 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €0.69 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,069 | €656 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €794 | €517 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 | €126 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €509 | €498 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €381 | €378 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 | €88 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 | €36 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €409 | €463 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 | €68 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €10 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €83 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 | €32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €78 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 | €83 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,744 | €21,762 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 | €1.19 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 | €40 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €14 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.59 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €3.98 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 | €60 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 | €4.92 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 | €2.11 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 | €3.13 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 | €1.39 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 | €1.79 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €10 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 | €25 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €12 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 | €49 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 | €40 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 | €1.77 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.36 | €3.22 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €496 | €526 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.15 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 | €41 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 | €4.89 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 304 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,365
in Mannheim
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Zaragoza.
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