- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Ilmenau
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ilmenau, Germany compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ilmenau (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.00 ($5.89) | $10 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.72) | $4.68 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 ($1.09) | $1.02 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.47 ($4.09) | $3.36 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.36) | $2.20 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 ($2.30) | $3.45 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 ($1.71) | $1.16 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 ($1.77) | $1.79 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.22 | - | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Ilmenau (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 ($825) | $1,104 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $915 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $195 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $671 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €333 ($393) | $744 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €350 ($413) | $328 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $42 | - | |
| 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 ($71) | $24 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ilmenau (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €30 ($35) | $48 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $102 | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ilmenau (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $13,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.57 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($38) | $50 | - 25% | |
| 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 ($2.92) | $2.87 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.54) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.38 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.36) | $1.39 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ilmenau (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($47) | $33 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($25) | $18 | + 40% | |
| 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 ($94) | $49 | + 93% | |
| 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 Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - | $5.95 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ilmenau (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,226
(€2,737)
in Ilmenau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,100
in Amarillo, Texas.
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