Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $16 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 ($5.10) | $4.29 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($1.03) | $0.81 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.41 ($2.88) | $2.86 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 ($2.78) | $3.13 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 ($5.30) | $5.90 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 ($2.64) | $3.28 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 ($1.79) | $1.79 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 ($1.26) | $2.30 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 ($2.13) | $1.75 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 ($0.99) | $2.15 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,150 ($1,372) | $2,284 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €840 ($1,002) | $1,640 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 ($215) | $119 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €788 ($939) | $1,597 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €625 ($745) | $1,097 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 ($167) | $86 | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($28) | $52 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €384 ($458) | $302 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($90) | $149 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.99 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $34 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($101) | $54 | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($42) | $59 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($109) | $92 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($117) | $200 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,050 ($28,683) | $21,600 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.70) | $0.64 | + 165% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 ($65) | $121 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($20) | $17 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 ($14) | $8 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.96) | $16 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($36) | $117 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 ($2.85) | $2.86 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 ($3.18) | $5.56 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.43) | $3.20 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 ($1.59) | $1.78 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($18) | $23 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 42% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($31) | $42 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($21) | $24 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 ($90) | $276 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($57) | $67 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 ($3.85) | $4.72 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.20 ($3.81) | $5.18 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 ($549) | $460 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.11) | $0.65 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 ($38) | $74 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,087 (€4,265) in Darmstadt.
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