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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.24 ($3.59) | $3.06 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 ($0.93) | $0.71 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 ($3.40) | $2.72 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 ($2.83) | $3.53 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $5.56 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 ($2.73) | $3.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 ($1.64) | $1.47 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 ($1.19) | $2.38 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 ($1.88) | $1.73 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 ($1.80) | $1.85 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,589 ($1,757) | $1,144 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,347 ($1,489) | $975 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €239 ($265) | $217 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €940 ($1,040) | $1,026 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €668 ($738) | $715 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €118 ($131) | $125 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 ($23) | $46 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €446 ($493) | $277 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 ($110) | $99 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.69 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $15 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($99) | $42 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 ($48) | $36 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($102) | $80 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 ($124) | $95 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,512 ($20,472) | $24,344 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 ($1.57) | $0.78 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 ($95) | $69 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($23) | $20 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($12) | $15 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($69) | $89 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.44 ($3.81) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 ($2.91) | $2.89 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 ($2.91) | $4.90 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 ($1.39) | $3.11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 ($1.41) | $1.45 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($24) | $16 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($38) | $46 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($28) | $25 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 ($143) | $159 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($66) | $74 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 ($3.84) | $3.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 ($4.20) | $4.58 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €461 ($510) | $434 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.13) | $0.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 ($63) | $29 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2019.
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