- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Nuremberg
- Boston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nuremberg (Germany) and Boston (United States)
| Food | 10% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nuremberg (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €8.29 ($10.67) | $14.53 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.40 ($8.24) | $7.04 | 17% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.53 ($4.54) | $3.81 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 ($1.08) | $2.35 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 ($3.14) | $2.53 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.99 ($5.14) | $3.66 | 40% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 ($5.88) | $5.96 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 ($2.57) | $4.02 | 36% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.93 ($3.78) | $3.95 | 4% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.75 ($0.96) | $2.56 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.79 ($7.46) | $13.24 | 44% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 ($2.25) | $1.65 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 ($1.76) | $2.33 | 24% |
| Housing | 48% | ||
| Housing in Nuremberg (Germany) is 48% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €779 ($1,003) | $2,359 | 57% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 ($208) | $137 | 52% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €28 ($37) | $52 | 30% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €650 ($837) | $571 | 47% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €95 ($122) | $88 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7.50 ($9.66) | $10.78 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12.88) | $27 | 53% |
| Clothes | 38% | ||
| Clothes in Nuremberg (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €99 ($127) | $47 | 171% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €35 ($45) | $43 | 3% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €74 ($96) | $81 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €101 ($130) | $89 | 47% |
| Transportation | 14% | ||
| Transportation in Nuremberg (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,813 ($31,964) | $23,463 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 ($2.06) | $0.98 | 110% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($64) | $70 | 9% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €12.45 ($16.03) | $26 | 38% |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Nuremberg (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €10.75 ($13.85) | $7.69 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.83 ($6.22) | $6.08 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.85 ($2.38) | $3.48 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.08 ($2.68) | $3.86 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 ($2.03) | $3.13 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 ($1.64) | $3.35 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17.77 ($23) | $25 | 7% |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Nuremberg (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($33) | $42 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.97 ($22) | $22 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 ($93) | $151 | 38% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €44 ($57) | $90 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.13 ($11.76) | $10.86 | 8% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 ($4.19) | $3.77 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.87 ($3.70) | $5.34 | 31% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €136 ($175) | $156 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.12) | $0.67 | 83% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €30 ($38) | $64 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.03 ($6.48) | $8.39 | 23% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,859 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Nuremberg (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Boston (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in Boston
you would need to make just about $9,688
(€7,520)
in Nuremberg.