- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Oldenburg
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oldenburg, Germany compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oldenburg (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($23) | $12 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.77 ($7) | $8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 ($3.44) | $5.26 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 ($0.84) | $0.99 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 ($2.85) | $3.59 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 ($2.12) | $5.70 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 ($2.92) | $4.01 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.84 ($2.24) | $2.45 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 ($1.10) | $1.88 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 ($2.24) | $2.76 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.99 ($2.41) | $2.61 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Oldenburg (Germany) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 ($1,399) | $2,100 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €460 ($560) | $1,683 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 ($152) | $295 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €475 ($578) | $994 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $168 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 ($14) | $76 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €2,000 ($2,433) | $377 | + 545% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $103 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $16 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Oldenburg (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €96 ($117) | $42 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 ($34) | $34 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($106) | $72 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 ($145) | $80 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Oldenburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,783 ($33,799) | $22,500 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 ($1.71) | $0.77 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 ($51) | $60 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Oldenburg (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.99 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 ($3.64) | $3.18 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.89 ($2.30) | $4.59 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 ($1.68) | $3.63 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €0.99 ($1.20) | $2.39 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $17 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Oldenburg (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($40) | $49 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $25 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 ($112) | $75 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($55) | $63 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 ($7) | $9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.52 ($4.28) | $4.04 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.75 ($3.35) | $5.00 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 ($0.66) | $0.15 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($49) | $66 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 ($7) | $10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oldenburg (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,000
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,349
(€4,397)
in Oldenburg.
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