Cost of living in Karlsruhe, Germany vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 ($4.81) | $4.29 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 ($1.08) | $0.81 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.32 ($4.04) | $2.86 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 ($3.12) | $3.13 | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 ($6) | $5.90 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 ($2.82) | $3.28 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 ($1.37) | $1.79 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 ($1.06) | $2.30 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 ($2.04) | $1.75 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 ($1.71) | $2.15 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,414 ($1,720) | $2,284 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €954 ($1,160) | $1,640 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 ($146) | $119 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €770 ($937) | $1,597 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 ($702) | $1,097 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 ($139) | $86 | + 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($30) | $52 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €469 ($570) | $302 | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($128) | $149 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($16) | $34 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($102) | $54 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 ($33) | $59 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($89) | $92 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 ($139) | $200 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,773 ($26,491) | $21,600 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 ($1.59) | $0.64 | + 147% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 ($75) | $121 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($25) | $17 | + 48% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 ($23) | $16 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 ($63) | $117 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 ($4.69) | $7 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 ($2.42) | $2.86 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 ($4.44) | $5.56 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 ($2.05) | $3.20 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 ($1.92) | $1.78 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($21) | $23 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 ($30) | $42 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($25) | $24 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 ($64) | $276 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 ($59) | $67 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 ($3.74) | $4.72 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 ($4.00) | $5.18 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 ($533) | $460 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.13) | $0.65 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($44) | $74 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,500 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,811 (€4,776) in Karlsruhe.
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