Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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Hamburg | Trieste | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €17 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 | €4.76 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 | €1.11 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.34 | €3.73 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 | €2.12 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.92 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 | €1.73 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 | €1.50 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 | €1.50 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 | €6 | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.34 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 | €1.73 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,242 | €872 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,524 | €626 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 | €105 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,243 | €618 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €910 | €420 | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 | €57 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €28 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | €410 | €380 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | - | - | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 | €34 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €88 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 | - | - | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,528 | €22,855 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 | €1.54 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €88 | €36 | + 145% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 | €16 | + 66% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €82 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €20 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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Hamburg | Trieste | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €38 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €16 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €67 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €7 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 | €1.68 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 | €4.89 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €491 | €508 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.22 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 | €45 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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