- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Hamburg
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hamburg (Germany) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €8.31 ($10.70) | $14.33 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.33 ($8.15) | $7.56 | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.86 ($4.97) | $5.40 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 ($1.00) | $2.78 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 ($3.04) | $3.48 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 ($3.79) | $4.92 | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.34 ($6.88) | $6.55 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 ($3.22) | $4.46 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 ($2.94) | $5.10 | 42% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.85 ($1.09) | $2.65 | 59% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.09 ($9.13) | $16.85 | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 ($2.23) | $2.33 | 4% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 ($1.45) | $2.94 | 51% |
| Housing | 46% | ||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 46% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,391 ($1,792) | $3,656 | 51% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 ($245) | $161 | 52% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €18.86 ($24) | $53 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €506 ($652) | $779 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €110 ($142) | $161 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 ($6.62) | $12.25 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($14.17) | $22 | 35% |
| Clothes | 50% | ||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €84 ($109) | $59 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €53 ($68) | $40 | 70% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €76 ($98) | $92 | 7% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €92 ($118) | $118 | 0% |
| Transportation | 8% | ||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,429 ($27,605) | $27,674 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($2.07) | $1.06 | 96% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €65 ($84) | $107 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €21 ($27) | $16.66 | 60% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €11.57 ($14.91) | $13.24 | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.41 ($5.68) | $8.07 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.07 ($2.67) | $4.92 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($3.22) | $5.78 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 ($1.78) | $4.29 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 ($1.98) | $4.28 | 54% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($27) | $30 | 10% |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($34) | $51 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19.22 ($25) | $26 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 ($130) | $296 | 56% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €52 ($67) | $115 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.38 ($12.08) | $13.97 | 14% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 ($3.93) | $4.47 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.12 ($4.02) | $6.23 | 36% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €136 ($175) | $157 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.16) | $0.34 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €62 ($79) | $99 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.03 ($6.48) | $12.45 | 48% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,784 prices entered by 993 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$18,750
in New York City
you would need to make just about $13,120
(€10,185)
in Hamburg.