- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Oldenburg
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oldenburg, Germany compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oldenburg (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($22) | $12 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.77 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 ($3.30) | $4.67 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 ($0.81) | $1.01 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 ($2.73) | $3.59 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 ($2.04) | $5.07 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 ($6) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 ($2.59) | $4.46 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.84 ($2.15) | $2.35 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 ($1.00) | $1.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 ($2.15) | $2.65 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.99 ($2.32) | $3.04 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Oldenburg (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 ($1,167) | $2,100 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €460 ($537) | $1,683 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 ($146) | $188 | - 22% | |
| 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 | €450 ($525) | $994 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $154 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €13 ($15) | $76 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €2,000 ($2,333) | $336 | + 595% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $102 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Oldenburg (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €105 ($122) | $42 | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 ($38) | $34 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($105) | $72 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 ($139) | $80 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Oldenburg (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,783 ($32,411) | $22,500 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 ($1.61) | $0.70 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 ($49) | $60 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Oldenburg (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.99 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 ($3.49) | $3.46 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.89 ($2.20) | $5.18 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 ($1.62) | $3.38 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €0.99 ($1.15) | $2.90 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($13) | $21 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Oldenburg (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($38) | $46 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($21) | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 ($107) | $60 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($53) | $63 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.00 ($4.67) | $8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 ($4.15) | $4.04 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 ($2.92) | $5.00 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €140 ($163) | $124 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 ($0.63) | $0.15 | + 320% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($58) | $66 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oldenburg (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,500
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,826
(€4,994)
in Oldenburg.
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