- 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 ($5.89) | $10 | - 41% | |
| 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 ($4.71) | $4.73 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.21) | $0.97 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.47 ($4.08) | $2.97 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.35) | $2.20 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 ($2.27) | $3.45 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 ($1.71) | $1.16 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.23 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $12 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 ($1.77) | $1.79 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.18 | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Ilmenau (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 ($824) | $1,035 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $857 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $249 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $715 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €322 ($379) | $680 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €350 ($412) | $252 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $42 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $372 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $100 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €60 ($71) | $24 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Ilmenau (Germany) is in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $48 | - | |
| 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) | - | $102 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $100 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ilmenau (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.56 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($38) | $50 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ilmenau (Germany) is 0% 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) | - | $109 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 ($2.91) | $3.03 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.53) | $4.29 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.35) | $1.39 | + 70% | |
| 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 ($47) | $32 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($28) | $18 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $30 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($94) | $49 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $5.00 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.42 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ilmenau (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,654
(€3,104)
in Ilmenau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,400
in Amarillo, Texas.
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