Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $23 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 ($4.84) | $5.68 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 ($1.31) | $0.96 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 ($4.72) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 ($3.62) | $3.87 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $5.79 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 ($3.04) | $3.88 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 ($2.47) | $2.13 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 ($1.12) | $3.47 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 ($1.77) | $2.75 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 ($1.89) | $2.10 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,839 ($1,991) | $2,406 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,544 ($1,672) | $1,623 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 ($185) | $158 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,381 ($1,495) | $1,614 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,090 ($1,180) | $1,243 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 ($136) | $121 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($26) | $47 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 ($384) | $265 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 ($121) | $122 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 ($5.83) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($21) | $39 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($87) | $43 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 ($66) | $47 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($106) | $81 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 ($163) | $87 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 ($27,716) | $29,467 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 ($2.12) | $0.88 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 ($82) | $90 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 ($26) | $18 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 51% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 ($52) | $226 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 ($3.99) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 ($2.51) | $3.73 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 ($3.04) | $5.81 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 ($1.66) | $4.80 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 ($1.72) | $1.75 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $31 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($27) | $24 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 ($125) | $197 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($65) | $65 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $13 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 ($3.76) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 ($4.23) | $5.01 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 ($498) | $491 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.10) | $0.16 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 ($63) | $42 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 553 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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