Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Munich | San Francisco, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($20) | $23 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 ($14) | $13 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 ($1.59) | $2.09 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 ($4.65) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 ($3.20) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 ($2.71) | $4.86 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 ($1.71) | $2.38 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 ($1.39) | $3.14 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 ($2.00) | $3.14 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.28 ($2.54) | $2.74 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Munich | San Francisco, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,464 ($2,740) | $4,562 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,924 ($2,140) | $4,316 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 ($271) | $172 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,517 ($1,687) | $3,193 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,078 ($1,199) | $2,689 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 ($177) | $141 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 ($45) | $59 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €461 ($513) | $257 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($91) | $145 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.99 ($7) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 ($22) | $37 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 ($101) | $67 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($34) | $50 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($109) | $114 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 ($136) | $154 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,255 ($31,426) | $32,526 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 ($2.06) | $1.30 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($56) | $96 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($22) | $22 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 ($77) | $133 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.45) | $13 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 ($2.57) | $5.09 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 ($3.56) | $8 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 ($2.03) | $5.34 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 ($1.51) | $2.92 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($29) | $30 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Munich | San Francisco, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 ($55) | $62 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($27) | $32 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 ($165) | $288 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 ($70) | $104 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $17 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.92 ($5.47) | $5.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.15 ($4.61) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 ($566) | $372 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | $0.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 ($58) | $102 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 463 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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