Cost of Living in
Giessen
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Giessen, Germany. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
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 Outside of Centre$273.22
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$5,881.80
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$2,940.90
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$546.43
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$941.09
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,294.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,529.27
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$764.63
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$361.53
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$361.53
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$1,143.68
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$46,583.85
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$47.04
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$117.64
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$23.53
Men's Leather Business Shoes$147.04
Oranges (1 lb)$1.02
Onions (1 lb)$0.53
Onions (1 kg)$1.17
Oranges (1 kg)$2.25
Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.91
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$10.23
Local Cheese (1 lb)$6.80
Tomatoes (1 kg)$4.21
Bananas (1 kg)$1.85
Potatoes (1 kg)$1.24
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$5.88
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.56
Local Cheese (1 kg)$15.00
Lettuce (1 Head)$1.58
Bananas (1 lb)$0.84
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$2.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.50
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$2,862.48
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$3.96
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$31,973.46
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$40,026.48
Markets
Apples (1 kg)$3.13
White Rice (1 lb)$1.75
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$11.32
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$1.34
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$2.22
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$9.02
Eggs (12, Large Size)$3.87
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$19.88
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$2.02
Apples (1 lb)$1.42
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.35
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$5.13
White Rice (1 kg)$3.87
Bottled Water (50 oz)$1.34
Bottled Water (12 oz)$2.04
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$2.04
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$62.35
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.64
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$1.06
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$1.64
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$1.06
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$5.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$14.12
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$70.58
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.12
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$5.00
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$22.35
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$40.58
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$11.18
Transportation
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$2.35
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$5.88
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$40.58
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.99
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$4.12
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$3.79
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$55.63
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$33.96