Cost of living comparison between Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and Charlotte (United States)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.50 ($13.35) | $11.56 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.17 ($7.84) | $5.62 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.71 ($4.72) | $4.94 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 ($1.06) | $2.44 | 56% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 ($2.71) | $2.35 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 ($3.38) | $5.33 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.48 ($3.16) | $4.21 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 ($3.21) | $3.53 | 9% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.44 ($3.10) | $4.07 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.86 ($1.10) | $2.08 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.17 ($6.57) | $18.33 | 64% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.10 ($2.67) | $1.63 | 64% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.86 ($2.37) | $1.37 | 73% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,225 ($1,558) | $1,267 | 23% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 ($215) | $218 | 1% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €28 ($36) | $42 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €589 ($748) | $603 | 24% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €225 ($286) | $90 | 218% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.47 ($5.68) | $12.74 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11.89 ($15.12) | $33 | 55% |
| Clothes | 55% | ||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €83 ($105) | $43 | 146% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €45 ($58) | $43 | 36% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €76 ($96) | $76 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €109 ($138) | $81 | 71% |
| Transportation | 77% | ||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 77% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,436 ($34,884) | $20,982 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 ($2.00) | $1.06 | 90% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €77 ($98) | $55 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.14 | - |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.86 ($12.53) | $7.12 | 76% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.10 ($5.21) | $6.14 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.78 ($2.26) | $2.75 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 ($3.05) | $4.97 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 ($1.63) | $3.33 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 ($2.71) | $2.69 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($26) | $18.07 | 46% |
| Entertainment | 6% | ||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($37) | $36 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.90 ($21) | $18.41 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 ($75) | $64 | 17% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €51 ($65) | $70 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.09 ($10.29) | $8.08 | 27% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 ($3.71) | $4.63 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.38 ($4.29) | $4 | 7% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €137 ($175) | $130 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.22) | $0.70 | 69% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €53 ($68) | $42 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.03 ($6.39) | $4.89 | 31% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,044 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2012.
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Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,543
(€2,787)
in Frankfurt am Main
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$3,000
in Charlotte.