Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 0% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 ($5.09) | $3.24 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 ($1.00) | $0.73 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 ($3.01) | $2.60 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 ($2.48) | $2.62 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.87 ($4.56) | $5.38 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 ($2.56) | $3.07 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 ($1.76) | $1.29 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 ($1.39) | $1.75 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.61 ($1.89) | $2.02 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 ($1.05) | $1.83 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,050 ($1,235) | $1,164 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 ($970) | $992 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 ($230) | $141 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €786 ($924) | $806 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €604 ($711) | $650 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 ($152) | $112 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 ($25) | $36 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 ($470) | $429 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 ($82) | $145 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $17 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($96) | $40 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 ($42) | $44 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($103) | $68 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 ($109) | $93 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,542 ($31,211) | $20,708 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.76) | $0.55 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($53) | $28 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 44% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($11) | $5.39 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.88) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($24) | $80 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 ($7) | $5.91 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 ($3.24) | $3.63 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 ($3.41) | $5.25 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 ($1.46) | $3.60 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 ($2.04) | $1.97 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($18) | $17 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($31) | $39 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($22) | $22 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 ($87) | $111 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($62) | $40 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $8 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.35 ($3.94) | $3.97 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 ($3.57) | $4.00 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €158 ($186) | $127 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.14) | $0.10 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($53) | $35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,991
(€3,394)
in Darmstadt
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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