Cost of living in Nuremberg, Germany vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Nuremberg (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $18 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $9 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.97 ($4.79) | $5.20 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 ($1.13) | $1.16 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.59 ($3.12) | $5.18 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 ($2.90) | $4.92 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 ($6) | $12 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 ($2.56) | $4.15 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 ($2.08) | $2.18 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 ($1.34) | $5.54 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $18 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 ($2.01) | $2.51 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 ($1.34) | $3.82 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Nuremberg (Germany) is 58% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,430 ($1,725) | $3,960 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,090 ($1,315) | $3,733 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 ($156) | $128 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €732 ($883) | $2,888 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 ($573) | $2,294 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 ($120) | $101 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($28) | $48 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €357 ($431) | $518 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 ($158) | $139 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($15) | $42 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Nuremberg (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 ($83) | $62 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($40) | $46 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($105) | $105 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 ($115) | $171 | - 33% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Nuremberg (Germany) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,932 ($26,450) | $23,115 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.53) | $0.95 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 ($84) | $92 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 ($20) | $19 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Nuremberg (Germany) is 42% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($17) | $12 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 ($57) | $132 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 ($4.83) | $7 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.89 ($2.28) | $4.80 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.05 ($2.48) | $8 | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 ($1.42) | $4.63 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 ($2.09) | $2.49 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($18) | $32 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Nuremberg (Germany) is 45% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($34) | $61 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($29) | $31 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 ($126) | $263 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($57) | $109 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $15 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 ($4.32) | $5.19 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 ($4.10) | $8 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 ($570) | $405 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | $0.35 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 ($32) | $111 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $11 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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