Jena, Germany
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Living in Jena, Germany: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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61%
Quality of life -
40%
Cost of living -
62%
Connectivity -
79%
Weather
73
Currency | EUR |
Population (in millions) | 0.1 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% cheaper |
Best neighborhood to stay | Lobeda, Jena-Lobeda-West |
Number of museums and galleries | 20 |
Top selling local beer | Thuringer |
Most popular local dish | Thuringian dumplings |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | JenTower, Botanical Garden, Friedrich Schiller Monument |
Discount airline | Eurowings |
Major airline | No major airline in Jena |
Largest ride sharing company | Taxify |
Primary train stations | Jena-Göschwitz, Jena-Paradies, Jena West |
Primary airports | Jena Airport, Erfurt Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport |
Best rental car company | Hertz |
Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Apple store addresses | Apple Store Jena is located at Markt 9, 07743 Jena, Germany |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
Power socket type | C,F |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
Average monthly cost for internet | 30 EUR |
The best drug store | Rossmann |
Best restaurant chain | Zum Goldenen Stern |
The best grocery store | Rewe |
The most popular fashion brand | H&M |
GDP per capita | $25,845 / year |
Average annual income | $35,000 |
Sales tax rate | 19% |
Income tax rate | 0% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days, unless otherwise specified |
Average mortgage rate | Not available |
Suggested ATM take out | 100 EUR |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | Deutsche Bank |
Average tip in restaurant | 10% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 110 (police), 112 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 545 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 18 |
Main religion | Protestant |
61%
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85%
Safety, freedom, rights -
54%
Traffic -
71%
Property to income -
15%
Crime -
64%
Healthcare -
79%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,558 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.5% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €183 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €4,000 |
40%
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Purchasing Power
121%
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Rent
17%
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Food
50%
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Restaurant
47%
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Workspace
30%
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Transport
25%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €494.00 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €364.00 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,150.00 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €745.00 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €15.00 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €1.03 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.08 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | €2.18 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | €9.13 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.40 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €0.60 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.50 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €7.45 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €17.00 |
Apples (1kg) | €2.67 |
Oranges (1kg) | €2.08 |
Potato (1kg) | €1.27 |
Lettuce (1 head) | €0.90 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | €2.17 |
Tomato (1kg) | €1.76 |
Banana (1kg) | €1.41 |
Onion (1kg) | €0.93 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €8.50 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €6.50 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €55.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €8.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €3.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.93 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.38 |
Cappuccino (regular) | €2.59 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €293.09 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.08 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €38.25 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €23.75 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €15.00 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €9.75 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.20 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €64.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.95 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €27,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €25,000.00 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €4.50 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €2.55 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €30.00 |