Cost of Living in
Cottbus

Comprehensive urban intelligence for Cottbus, Germany. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.

Cottbus
72Global Quality Score

QoL Index

Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78

Rent Per Month

Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$251.36
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$196.72
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,215.57
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$509.76
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$882.27
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$627.39
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$17.65
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$182.34

General

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$294.09
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$13,404.62
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$76.46
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$29.41
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$58.82
Men's Leather Business Shoes$76.46
Local Cheese (1 lb)$6.28
Onions (1 lb)$0.60
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.73
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$9.65
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$5.87
Bananas (1 lb)$0.94
Lettuce (1 Head)$1.57
Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.86
Oranges (1 lb)$1.07
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$3.33
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$3.20
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$1,999.81
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$34,579.10
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$39,925.65

Markets

Apples (1 lb)$1.45
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$9.04
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.98
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.31
Bottled Water (50 oz)$1.03
Eggs (12, Large Size)$3.59
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$5.33
White Rice (1 lb)$0.64
Bottled Water (12 oz)$3.18
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$52.35

Restaurants

Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$1.58
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$1.14
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$11.47
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$3.33
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$15.29
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$3.53
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$70.58

Sports And Leisure

Monthly Fitness Club Membership$41.17
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$14.12

Transportation

Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$28.23
Gasoline (1 Liter)$2.05
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$3.23
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$4.12

Utilities (Monthly)

Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$29.78
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$48.12

Districts & Neighborhoods