Gelsenkirchen
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
English Friendly: 5 Tech Scene: 5 Safety: 7
Cost of Living
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Rent
1BR City Center: €700/mo
1BR Outside: €530/mo
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Groceries
~€300/mo
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Transport
€55/mo pass
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Dining
Avg meal: €12
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Gym
€35/mo
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Internet
€35/mo
Climate
January Avg
2°C
July Avg
18°C
Annual Avg
10°C
Sunshine
1650 hrs/yr
Quality of Life
Healthcare
6.0
Education
6.0
Culture
6.0
Nightlife
5.0
Recreation
6.0
Kindergarten
7.0
Safety
Overall Safety
7.0
Crime Rate per 100K
10,000 · High
Violent Crime
High
Property Crime
High
Tech & Work
Tech Scene
5.0
International Community
5.0
English Friendly
5.0
Public Transport
7.0
Cycling
7.0
Bank Services
8.0
🌿 Environment
Air Quality
7.0
Water Quality
8.0
Green Spaces
7.0
Noise Level
6.0
🏢 Practical Info
Bureaucracy Ease
6.0
Car Dependency
Low
Compare with Other Cities in Germany
| Metric | Gelsenkirchen | Berlin | Hamburg | Munich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Rent (Center) | €700 | €1,231 | €1,400 | €1,650 |
| Transport Pass | €55 | €75 | €75 | €90 |
| Safety | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Tech Scene | 5 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| English Friendly | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 |