Cost of living in Cologne, Germany vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($13) | $17 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 ($4.86) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 ($1.30) | $1.69 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 ($3.69) | $5.99 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.59 ($2.85) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.56 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 ($2.59) | $4.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 ($2.07) | $2.46 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 ($1.05) | $3.30 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 ($1.94) | $2.45 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.35) | $4.34 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,452 ($1,597) | $2,550 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,152 ($1,268) | $1,846 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 ($200) | $274 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €925 ($1,017) | $1,691 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €680 ($748) | $1,289 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 ($127) | $142 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($25) | $41 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 ($400) | $450 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($97) | $132 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $26 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($97) | $66 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($41) | $75 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($104) | $100 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 ($105) | $181 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,681 ($22,758) | $25,902 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 ($1.54) | $1.02 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 ($99) | $43 | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 54% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $28 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 ($51) | $115 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.29 ($3.62) | $9 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.46 ($2.71) | $5.06 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.15 ($2.37) | $5.65 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 ($1.44) | $5.11 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 ($1.47) | $1.99 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($21) | $25 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($40) | $57 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($23) | $25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 ($132) | $202 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($79) | $97 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 ($3.10) | $5.90 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 ($4.60) | $6 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 ($534) | $429 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($40) | $51 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 341 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,649 (€5,133) in Cologne.
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