- Cost of Living
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- Zwolle
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Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany vs Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €14 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.06 | €3.81 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 | €1.22 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 | €1.95 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 | €2.09 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.75 | €4.33 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.55 | €2.29 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 | €1.75 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 | €0.70 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €4.50 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 | €2.50 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 | €0.87 | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,749 | €1,291 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,245 | €1,113 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 | €225 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €975 | €1,700 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €713 | €1,070 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 | €70 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 | €31 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 | €450 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €85 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €15 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €85 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €119 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 | €104 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,804 | €24,992 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 | €1.68 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 | €151 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €23 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €5.00 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 | €24 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.29 | €3.23 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 | €2.23 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 | €1.90 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 | €0.90 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.07 | €1.75 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €25 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €41 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €21 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 | €49 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 | €90 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €8 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 | €3.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 | €3.71 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 | €579 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.30 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 | €20 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €7 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 617 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,167
in Hamburg.
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