- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Frankfurt am Main
- Houston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and Houston (United States)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €9.67 ($12.46) | $12.55 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.55 ($8.44) | $6.15 | 37% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.95 ($5.08) | $3.42 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 ($1.10) | $2.42 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.08 ($2.68) | $2.25 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 ($3.22) | $2.72 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.45 ($4.45) | $4.43 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 ($3.24) | $3.19 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 ($2.63) | $3.53 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.75 ($0.96) | $2.22 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.34 ($8.17) | $13.15 | 38% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 ($2.54) | $1.64 | 55% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 ($2.02) | $1.98 | 2% |
| Housing | 28% | ||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,389 ($1,790) | $1,370 | 31% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 ($251) | $151 | 67% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €32 ($42) | $45 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 ($644) | $614 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €156 ($201) | $133 | 51% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.27 ($6.79) | $9.44 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.67 ($16.33) | $15.40 | 6% |
| Clothes | 75% | ||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €88 ($113) | $38 | 198% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €43 ($55) | $39 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €86 ($110) | $74 | 49% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €142 ($183) | $85 | 116% |
| Transportation | 49% | ||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,464 ($32,821) | $22,773 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($2.07) | $0.93 | 122% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €78 ($101) | $71 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €20 ($26) | $14.80 | 74% |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.86 ($12.70) | $8.32 | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.96 ($5.10) | $6.08 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.94 ($2.50) | $2.96 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.75 ($3.54) | $4.06 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 ($1.94) | $2.97 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 ($1.93) | $2.83 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17.38 ($22) | $16.50 | 36% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Houston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($38) | $36 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.83 ($24) | $18.75 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($109) | $193 | 44% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €67 ($87) | $81 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.73 ($11.25) | $8.39 | 34% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 ($3.69) | $4.52 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.33 ($4.29) | $4.06 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €137 ($177) | $144 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.13) | $0.60 | 79% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €64 ($82) | $39 | 110% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 ($6.44) | $5.98 | 8% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,655 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Houston (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,834
(€2,974)
in Frankfurt am Main
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Houston.