Cost of living comparison
Esch-sur-alzette is 65.1% more expensive than Berlin.
- Restaurants
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pay 5.4% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Groceries
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pay 30.6% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Transportation
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pay 15.2% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Housing
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pay 33.3% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Childcare
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pay 4.7 times more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.5% less in Esch-sur-alzette
- Clothing
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pay 1.1% more in Esch-sur-alzette
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, transportation, restaurants, and clothing in Esch-sur-alzette are more expensive than in Berlin. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Esch-sur-alzette.
If you lived in Esch-sur-alzette instead of Berlin, you would:
pay 5.4% more for restaurants
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Berlin
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Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.08
€15.59
|
$21.44
€20.79
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.79
€11.43
|
$14.47
€14.03
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.88
€2.80
|
$2.32
€2.25
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
€2.75
|
$2.41
€2.34
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pay 30.6% more for groceries
|
Berlin
|
Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.96
€1.90
|
$3.57
€3.46
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.66
€6.46
|
$14.74
€14.29
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.57
€4.43
|
$4.73
€4.59
|
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|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.28
€3.18
|
$4.29
€4.16
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
€5.24
|
$6.81
€6.60
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.34
€1.30
|
$1.14
€1.11
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.83
€0.81
|
$0.80
€0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.00
€0.97
|
$1.29
€1.25
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
€1.79
|
$1.46
€1.41
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.83
€0.80
|
$1.41
€1.37
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.80
€0.77
|
$0.90
€0.87
|
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pay 15.2% more for transportation
|
Berlin
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.19
€6.97
|
$7.12
€6.90
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.52
€50.93
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,799.21
€30,838.59
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$29.37
€28.48
|
$38.58
€37.42
|
|
pay 33.3% more for housing
|
Berlin
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$44.99
€43.63
|
$85.21
€82.63
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,278.77
€1,240.14
|
$1,536.19
€1,489.79
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$938.86
€910.50
|
$1,404.01
€1,361.60
|
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|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$263.55
€255.59
|
$195.27
€189.37
|
|
pay 4.7 times more for childcare
|
Berlin
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$306.98
€297.71
|
$1,446.88
€1,403.17
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,639.17
€9,347.98
|
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pay 1.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Berlin
|
Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.29
€4.16
|
$4.02
€3.90
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.98
€3.86
|
$4.47
€4.33
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.11
€8.83
|
$6.43
€6.24
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.89
€36.74
|
$40.19
€38.98
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.66
€13.25
|
$15.00
€14.55
|
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pay 1.1% more for clothing
|
Berlin
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Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.49
€82.91
|
$66.09
€64.10
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.99
€39.75
|
$37.51
€36.38
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.49
€92.61
|
$123.25
€119.53
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$138.30
€134.12
|
$147.37
€142.92
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