- Cost of Living
- United States
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €11 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (€4.00) | €3.76 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.79) | €0.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (€2.80) | €3.15 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.52) | €2.44 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.56) | €5.12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (€2.94) | €2.39 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.41) | €1.56 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (€3.06) | €0.92 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.68) | €1.77 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.87) | €1.25 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in United States is 33% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,045 (€1,799) | €1,447 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,578 (€1,389) | €1,088 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €185 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (€1,395) | €917 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (€993) | €681 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€107) | €124 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €24 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€294) | €373 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€105) | €91 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €5.45 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €13 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €86 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €35 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €90 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€101) | €110 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,326 (€19,646) | €20,693 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.42 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €73 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 54% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €9 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €63 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.97) | €3.25 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.08) | €2.19 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (€4.53) | €2.11 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (€3.06) | €1.36 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.63) | €1.44 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €20 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 30% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €31 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €22 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€152) | €127 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €54 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (€4.28) | €3.24 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (€5.18) | €3.43 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (€375) | €453 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.12 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€47) | €37 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 18% more expensive than in Germany
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