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Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €8 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 | €2.90 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 | €0.95 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 | €1.43 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 | €1.80 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 | €1.45 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 | €0.89 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €0.64 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €3.00 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 | €1.60 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 | €0.87 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 | €700 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 | €475 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 | €84 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €786 | €450 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 | €310 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €130 | €102 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 | €37 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 | €326 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 | €90 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 | €5.61 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €92 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 | €26 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €75 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 | €84 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,542 | €17,500 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 | €1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 | €32 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €11 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 | €5.41 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 | €3.35 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 | €39 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 | €4.07 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 | €2.52 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 | €2.77 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 | €1.75 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 | €1.71 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €12 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 | €26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €16 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 | €92 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 | €30 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 | €1.58 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 | €4.57 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 | €485 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.20 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €41 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.00 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 318 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,610
in Darmstadt
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Alicante.
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