Cost of living in Stuttgart, Germany vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Stuttgart (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $18 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 ($5.06) | $5.20 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 ($1.36) | $1.16 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.07 ($4.85) | $5.18 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 ($3.27) | $4.92 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 ($2.86) | $4.15 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 ($1.84) | $2.18 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 ($1.46) | $5.54 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $18 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.54 ($1.83) | $2.51 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 ($1.96) | $3.82 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Stuttgart (Germany) is 56% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,243 ($1,482) | $3,960 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,029 ($1,226) | $3,733 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 ($159) | $128 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,012 ($1,206) | $2,888 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €792 ($944) | $2,294 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 ($125) | $101 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($27) | $48 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | €371 ($443) | $518 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($114) | $139 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($16) | $42 | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($99) | $62 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($41) | $46 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($111) | $105 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 ($130) | $171 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Stuttgart (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 | €20,511 ($24,442) | $23,115 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 ($1.62) | $0.95 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 ($79) | $92 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 ($23) | $19 | + 23% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Stuttgart (Germany) is 45% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $12 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 ($48) | $132 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.79 ($3.33) | $7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 ($2.64) | $4.80 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 ($2.62) | $8 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 ($1.71) | $4.63 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 ($1.73) | $2.49 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($24) | $32 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Stuttgart (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($46) | $61 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($21) | $31 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 ($123) | $263 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($62) | $109 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 ($3.54) | $5.19 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 ($4.12) | $8 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €526 ($627) | $405 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.11) | $0.35 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($46) | $111 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.82 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $11,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $6,990 (€5,866) in Stuttgart.
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