- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Leipzig
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Leipzig (Germany) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 36% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €7.27 ($9.37) | $14.33 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.05 ($7.79) | $7.56 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.17 ($4.08) | $5.40 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 ($0.92) | $2.78 | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 ($2.60) | $3.48 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 ($3.58) | $4.92 | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.74 ($3.52) | $6.55 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 ($2.72) | $4.46 | 39% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 ($2.63) | $5.10 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.74 ($0.95) | $2.65 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 ($6.81) | $16.85 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 ($2.13) | $2.33 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 ($1.29) | $2.94 | 56% |
| Housing | 72% | ||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 72% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €586 ($755) | $3,656 | 79% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 ($136) | $161 | 15% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 ($31) | $53 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €514 ($662) | $779 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €88 ($113) | $161 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 ($5.15) | $12.25 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11.59) | $22 | 47% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €77 ($99) | $59 | 67% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €30 ($38) | $40 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €76 ($97) | $92 | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €82 ($106) | $118 | 11% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,996 ($24,471) | $27,674 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 ($1.73) | $1.06 | 64% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($62) | $107 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €15.10 ($19.45) | $16.66 | 17% |
| Personal Care | 38% | ||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.08 ($11.70) | $13.24 | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.94 ($3.79) | $8.07 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.58 ($2.04) | $4.92 | 59% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 ($2.57) | $5.78 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 ($1.75) | $4.29 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 ($2.03) | $4.28 | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16.50 ($21) | $30 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 45% | ||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19.86 ($26) | $51 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.43 ($21) | $26 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 ($56) | $296 | 81% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €45 ($58) | $115 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.56 ($8.45) | $13.97 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 ($3.65) | $4.47 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.67 ($3.44) | $6.23 | 45% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €126 ($162) | $157 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.15) | $0.34 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €44 ($57) | $99 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 ($6.44) | $12.45 | 48% |
| TOTAL | 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,850 prices entered by 895 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $6,233
(€4,839)
in Leipzig.