- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Munich
- Cincinnati
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Munich (Germany) and Cincinnati (United States)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Cincinnati (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.55 ($13.59) | $14.75 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.31 ($8.13) | $5.87 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.24 ($5.47) | $3.84 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 ($1.20) | $2.02 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 ($3.09) | $1.70 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 ($3.44) | $3.29 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 ($7.14) | $5.50 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 ($3.15) | $3.14 | 0% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.08 ($2.68) | $2.92 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.89 ($1.14) | $1.50 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.81 ($8.78) | $13.60 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 ($2.57) | $1.46 | 76% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 ($1.97) | $1.71 | 15% |
| Housing | 32% | ||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Cincinnati (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,443 ($1,859) | $1,211 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 ($215) | $166 | 29% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €26 ($33) | $46 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 ($644) | $535 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €122 ($157) | $148 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.74 ($7.39) | $8.11 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13.90 ($17.91) | $24 | 25% |
| Clothes | 91% | ||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 91% more expensive than in Cincinnati (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €93 ($120) | $48 | 149% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €48 ($62) | $33 | 91% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €80 ($103) | $75 | 38% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €101 ($130) | $76 | 72% |
| Transportation | 52% | ||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Cincinnati (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,571 ($29,077) | $21,540 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 ($2.11) | $1.01 | 110% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €56 ($72) | $48 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €17.98 ($23) | $19.04 | 22% |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Cincinnati (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.10 ($11.72) | $8.64 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 ($4.67) | $6 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 ($2.57) | $3.29 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 ($2.90) | $3.72 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 ($1.96) | $2.14 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 ($2.09) | $2.57 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($26) | $18.43 | 41% |
| Entertainment | 8% | ||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Cincinnati (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($42) | $36 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.40 ($24) | $19.67 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 ($130) | $142 | 8% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €61 ($79) | $83 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.73 ($11.25) | $6.83 | 65% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 ($4.19) | $3.79 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.45 ($4.44) | $3.79 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €141 ($181) | $127 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.15) | $0.83 | 81% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €60 ($78) | $44 | 76% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 ($6.44) | $5.50 | 17% |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,870 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Cincinnati (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,096
(€2,403)
in Munich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,500
in Cincinnati.