Cost of living in Saarbrücken, Germany compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $12 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.97) | $5.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 ($1.02) | $0.99 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 ($2.60) | $3.59 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 ($2.95) | $5.70 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.35 ($5.31) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 ($2.70) | $4.01 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 ($1.92) | $2.45 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 ($0.96) | $1.88 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 ($2.05) | $2.76 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 ($1.33) | $2.61 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 45% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €927 ($1,133) | $2,100 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €668 ($817) | $1,683 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 ($205) | $295 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €553 ($675) | $1,183 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €379 ($463) | $994 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 ($124) | $168 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($28) | $76 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €476 ($582) | $377 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($135) | $103 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.67 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($14) | $16 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 ($77) | $42 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 ($32) | $34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($102) | $72 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($120) | $80 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,160 ($25,862) | $22,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 ($1.67) | $0.77 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 ($71) | $60 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($22) | $18 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $31 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($69) | $170 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.77 ($3.38) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 ($3.02) | $3.18 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 ($2.76) | $4.59 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 ($1.44) | $3.63 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 ($1.85) | $2.39 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($23) | $17 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($41) | $49 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($25) | $25 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 ($153) | $75 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($65) | $63 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 ($3.69) | $4.04 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 ($3.64) | $5.00 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 ($603) | $429 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.23) | $0.15 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 ($40) | $66 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 808 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,362
(€4,387)
in Saarbrücken.
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