Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main, Germany vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $13 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 ($4.60) | $3.27 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.49) | $0.79 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 ($3.99) | $2.17 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 ($3.44) | $2.93 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($10) | $5.55 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 ($3.02) | $3.27 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 ($2.41) | $1.63 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 ($1.36) | $2.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.95 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 ($2.21) | $1.70 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 ($1.78) | $1.91 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,853 ($2,215) | $1,253 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,346 ($1,609) | $936 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 ($251) | $166 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,146 ($1,370) | $989 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €791 ($946) | $769 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 ($133) | $96 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($28) | $48 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 ($512) | $299 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($128) | $96 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($19) | $20 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($98) | $42 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($42) | $33 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($108) | $82 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 ($166) | $103 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 102% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,047 ($26,355) | $21,300 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 ($1.75) | $0.58 | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 ($110) | $48 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 ($23) | $13 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($60) | $131 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 ($3.85) | $5.89 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 ($2.90) | $2.89 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 ($3.55) | $4.96 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.12 ($1.34) | $3.10 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 ($1.95) | $1.56 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($31) | $17 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($45) | $44 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($27) | $21 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 ($125) | $124 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 ($82) | $53 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($14) | $10 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 ($4.46) | $4.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 ($5.05) | $4.21 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €506 ($605) | $432 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.12) | $0.11 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 ($82) | $34 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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