- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Ilmenau
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ilmenau, Germany compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ilmenau (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.00 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.89) | $4.73 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 ($1.13) | $1.02 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.47 ($4.24) | $3.36 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.44) | $2.20 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 ($2.38) | $3.45 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 ($1.77) | $1.16 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.46 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 ($1.83) | $1.63 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.16 | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Ilmenau (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €517 ($631) | $1,104 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $874 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $756 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €333 ($407) | $692 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €350 ($428) | $244 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $51 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $400 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €60 ($73) | $24 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ilmenau (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €30 ($37) | $48 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $29 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $102 | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ilmenau (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $16,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.57 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($39) | $50 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ilmenau (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.55 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $83 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 ($3.02) | $2.87 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.67) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.28 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.44) | $1.39 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ilmenau (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($49) | $33 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($26) | $18 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $40 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($98) | $49 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.00 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.52 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $33 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ilmenau (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,831
(€3,134)
in Ilmenau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,600
in Amarillo, Texas.
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