Cost of living comparison
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Redwood City vs. Berlin Cost of Living Summary
Redwood City is 2.6 times more expensive than Berlin.
- Restaurants
- pay 14.2% more in Redwood City
- Groceries
- pay 70.4% more in Redwood City
- Transportation
- pay 18.2% less in Redwood City
- Housing
- pay 82.8% more in Redwood City
- Childcare
- pay 9.8 times more in Redwood City
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.2 times more in Redwood City
- Clothing
- pay 25.8% less in Redwood City
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and restaurants in Redwood City are more expensive than in Berlin. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Redwood City. Notably, childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are significantly more expensive in Redwood City.
Redwood City vs. Berlin Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Redwood City instead of Berlin, you would:
pay 14.2% more for restaurants
Berlin | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $17.52 €15.38 | $30.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $13.55 €11.90 | $14.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $3.49 €3.06 | $3.30 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.98 €2.62 | $2.50 | |
Berlin vs. Redwood City - Cost of restaurants
pay 70.4% more for groceries
Berlin | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.25 €1.98 | $5.06 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.10 €6.23 | $8.45 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.13 €4.50 | $5.85 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $3.88 €3.41 | $8.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.52 €4.85 | $6.63 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.54 €1.36 | $3.22 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.94 €0.82 | $1.31 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.20 €1.06 | $2.37 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.76 €1.55 | $2.26 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.91 €0.80 | $1.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.78 €0.68 | $1.81 | |
Berlin vs. Redwood City - Cost of groceries
pay 18.2% less for transportation
Berlin | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $7.52 €6.60 | $4.75 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $68.91 €60.50 | $74.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $32,702.07 €28,712.48 | $36,753.89 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $32.00 €28.10 | $14.09 | |
Berlin vs. Redwood City - Cost of transportation
pay 82.8% more for housing
Berlin | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $50.32 €44.18 | $68.78 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,427.12 €1,253.02 | $4,250.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,068.35 €938.01 | $2,500.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $277.09 €243.28 | $174.09 | |
Berlin vs. Redwood City - Cost of housing
pay 9.8 times more for childcare
Berlin | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $184.92 €162.36 | $2,823.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,579.95 €8,411.22 | $42,000.00 | |
Berlin vs. Redwood City - Cost of childcare
pay 2.2 times more for entertainment and sports
Berlin | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.26 €4.61 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.45 €3.91 | $5.79 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $10.16 €8.92 | $10.45 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $38.79 €34.06 | $240.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.89 €13.07 | $17.00 | |
Berlin vs. Redwood City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 25.8% less for clothing
Berlin | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $93.79 €82.35 | $56.67 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $43.63 €38.31 | $25.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $106.67 €93.66 | $95.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $129.59 €113.78 | $116.67 | |
Berlin vs. Redwood City - Cost of clothing
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