Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Hanover (Germany)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Hanover (Germany) | ||||
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| Essen | Hanover | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €10 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 | €3.79 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €0.97 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 | €2.91 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 | €2.69 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 | €4.07 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €2.12 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 | €1.47 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 | €0.87 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €5.85 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 | €1.69 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 | €1.18 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Hanover (Germany) | ||||
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| Essen | Hanover | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 | €1,126 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 | €774 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 | €152 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 | €661 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 | €464 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 | €89 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €28 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 | €548 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 | €151 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €5.77 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €10 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Hanover (Germany) | ||||
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| Essen | Hanover | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 | €72 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 | €37 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €73 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 | €108 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Hanover (Germany) | ||||
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| Essen | Hanover | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 | €19,955 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.78 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 | €65 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €18 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Hanover (Germany) | ||||
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| Essen | Hanover | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €9 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €9 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 | €97 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 | €3.57 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 | €2.97 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 | €3.30 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 | €1.30 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 | €1.60 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €17 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Hanover (Germany) | ||||
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| Essen | Hanover | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 | €35 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €19 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 | €70 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 | €45 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 | €3.44 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 | €3.32 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 | €513 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.11 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 | €38 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €6 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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