Cost of living in Saarbrücken, Germany compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 ($3.87) | $4.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 ($0.96) | $1.01 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.74 ($2.08) | $3.59 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 ($2.65) | $5.41 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 ($4.99) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 ($2.34) | $4.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 ($1.93) | $2.35 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 ($0.81) | $1.88 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 ($2.05) | $2.65 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 ($1.20) | $3.04 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 46% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €892 ($1,068) | $2,100 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €657 ($786) | $1,683 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 ($174) | $188 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €543 ($650) | $1,183 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €353 ($423) | $994 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 ($106) | $171 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 ($26) | $76 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 ($625) | $336 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($96) | $102 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 ($5.99) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($15) | $16 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 ($84) | $42 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €21 ($25) | $34 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($102) | $72 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($134) | $80 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,167 ($25,346) | $22,500 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 ($1.66) | $0.69 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 ($68) | $60 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($21) | $16 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 44% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($13) | $35 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €68 ($81) | $160 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.70 ($3.23) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 ($2.97) | $3.46 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 ($3.16) | $5.18 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 ($1.36) | $3.38 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.37 ($1.64) | $2.90 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $21 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($46) | $46 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($23) | $25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €117 ($140) | $60 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($70) | $63 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 ($3.61) | $4.04 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.05 ($3.65) | $5.00 | - 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €549 ($657) | $412 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.14) | $0.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 ($35) | $66 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 556 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,100
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,754
(€3,970)
in Saarbrücken.
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