- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Hamburg
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €23 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 | €3.83 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 | €1.22 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 | €1.95 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 | €2.09 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 | €4.33 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 | €2.29 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 | €1.75 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 | €0.70 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 | €4.50 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 | €2.50 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 | €0.87 | + 96% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 | €1,149 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,046 | €1,167 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 | €225 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €750 | €2,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 | €1,311 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 | €70 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 | €37 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €441 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.91 | €10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €15 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 0% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 | €85 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 | €37 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €119 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 | €104 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 | €23,835 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 | €1.72 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 | €147 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €5.00 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 | €24 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.42 | €3.23 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 | €2.23 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 | €1.90 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 | €0.90 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 | €1.75 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €25 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €41 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €21 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €119 | €49 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €90 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €3.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 | €3.71 | - 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €493 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €21 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 | €6 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 556 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,500
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,634
in Hamburg.
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