Cost of living in Regensburg, Germany vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Regensburg (Germany) is 43% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($12) | $18 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 ($4.51) | $5.20 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($1.06) | $1.16 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.34 ($2.84) | $5.18 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 ($2.72) | $4.92 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 ($4.34) | $12 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 ($1.74) | $4.15 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 ($1.32) | $2.18 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 ($1.07) | $5.54 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $18 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 ($2.26) | $2.51 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.49) | $3.82 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Regensburg (Germany) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 ($1,421) | $3,960 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €906 ($1,103) | $3,733 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 ($156) | $128 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €771 ($939) | $2,873 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €478 ($582) | $2,430 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 ($151) | $101 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($27) | $48 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | €535 ($651) | $518 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($105) | $139 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $11 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($16) | $42 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Regensburg (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($88) | $62 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($35) | $46 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($96) | $105 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 ($99) | $171 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Regensburg (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,268 ($28,310) | $23,115 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.76) | $0.95 | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($60) | $92 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 ($19) | $19 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Regensburg (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 ($25) | $12 | + 107% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 ($96) | $132 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.48 ($4.23) | $7 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 ($3.06) | $4.80 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.82 ($2.21) | $8 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 ($1.41) | $4.63 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 ($2.20) | $2.49 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $32 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Regensburg (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($37) | $61 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($25) | $31 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 ($111) | $263 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($52) | $109 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 ($3.50) | $5.19 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 ($3.88) | $8 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,200 ($1,460) | $405 | + 261% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.12) | $0.35 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($56) | $111 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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