- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Ulm
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ulm, Germany compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ulm (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.55 ($4.25) | $4.67 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 ($1.08) | $1.01 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 ($3.35) | $3.59 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 ($2.63) | $5.41 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.71 ($4.44) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 ($2.71) | $4.46 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 ($1.76) | $2.35 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 ($1.05) | $1.88 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 ($2.11) | $2.65 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 ($1.27) | $3.04 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Ulm (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €728 ($871) | $2,100 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €510 ($610) | $1,683 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 ($290) | $188 | + 55% | |
| 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 | €300 ($359) | $994 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €150 ($179) | $171 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 ($24) | $76 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €378 ($452) | $336 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($120) | $102 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $16 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ulm (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($107) | $42 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 ($30) | $34 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 ($89) | $72 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 ($101) | $80 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Ulm (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,064 ($24,002) | $22,500 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 ($1.88) | $0.69 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 ($67) | $60 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ulm (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.50 ($2.99) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 ($2.39) | $3.46 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.99) | $5.18 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.38 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.39) | $2.90 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($25) | $21 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ulm (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($50) | $46 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($22) | $25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 ($53) | $63 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 ($3.20) | $4.04 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.35 ($4.01) | $5.00 | - 20% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $412 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.17) | $0.15 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($55) | $66 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ulm (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,666
(€4,736)
in Ulm.
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