Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| New York City | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€20) | €16 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €4.19 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.27 (€1.19) | €1.08 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.59 (€5.20) | €3.61 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (€5.79) | €2.96 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€8) | €5.17 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.10 (€4.75) | €2.52 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (€3.33) | €1.85 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 (€3.42) | €1.00 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€18) | €8 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.03 (€2.82) | €1.66 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.96 (€3.68) | €1.46 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,542 (€6,087) | €1,729 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,805 (€3,540) | €1,264 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (€159) | €212 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,632 (€3,379) | €1,009 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,245 (€2,089) | €705 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (€98) | €131 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (€61) | €26 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $339 (€315) | €343 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (€130) | €101 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €7 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (€32) | €14 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (€56) | €82 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (€53) | €42 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (€89) | €92 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (€137) | €91 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,156 (€23,407) | €20,632 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (€1.11) | €1.74 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (€120) | €95 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (€24) | €20 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€17) | €10 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (€98) | €46 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €3.18 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (€4.00) | €2.17 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €1.97 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.37 (€5.00) | €1.45 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (€2.17) | €1.60 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (€31) | €20 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| New York City | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (€75) | €36 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $37 (€34) | €20 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (€326) | €129 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (€106) | €62 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (€18) | €8 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (€5.02) | €2.89 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€8) | €4.27 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (€453) | €498 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.17) | €0.08 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (€95) | €43 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (€14) | €6 | + 112% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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