Single person household at a basic level: What are the costs of living?

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The following cost of livingestimates are based on very basic apartments and no luxury goods. For thosestarting their careers, it's normal to begin at the first step of the successladder. It's often best to start with basic accomodation and living standardand grow as you progress in your career.

Example Monthly Budget forOffenbach am Main*

Single-person household, nochildren, no church tax, 37 years old, no car

Gross Salary: €2,700
Net Salary Calculation: €1,880.65

Apartment:

• Rent: €470.00
• Utilities: €160.00
• Total: €630.00

Electricity+ Internet: €75.00

• Electricity: €52.00
• Internet: €23.00

Foodand Drinks: €280.00

Transport:

• Deutschlandticket:     €49.00

Insurances: €10.00

Health: €50.00

Clothing: €60.00

Subtotal: €1,154.00

Leisure: €158.00

Gastronomy: €110.00

OtherGoods and Services: €75.00

Total: €1,497.00

Savings: €383.65

* This is a fictional example. Itis calculated with a basic 1-room apartment. It is important to note thatliving costs depend on lifestyle.

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