Cost of living in United States compared to Germany
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in United States is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
United States | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €14 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (€5.26) | €6.00 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€0.98) | €1.22 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (€4.19) | €4.28 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (€4.20) | €3.00 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (€4.09) | €2.59 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (€2.04) | €1.87 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (€2.78) | €1.09 | + 156% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €7 | + 123% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (€2.71) | €1.92 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (€2.57) | €1.88 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in United States is 41% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
United States | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (€2,775) | €2,001 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (€2,128) | €1,574 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€205) | €227 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (€1,895) | €1,239 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (€1,443) | €904 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€137) | €163 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€59) | €37 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (€271) | €367 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (€134) | €111 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €6 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€28) | €18 | + 57% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in United States is about the same as in Germany | ||||
United States | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (€53) | €86 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€48) | €38 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€90) | €89 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (€121) | €120 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in United States is about the same as in Germany | ||||
United States | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (€26,231) | €33,039 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (€0.91) | €1.82 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€68) | €51 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 54% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
United States | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€129) | €72 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €3.99 | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (€4.62) | €2.99 | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.20 | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (€4.55) | €1.98 | + 130% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (€2.18) | €1.68 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (€27) | €21 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 40% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
United States | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€53) | €46 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€27) | €25 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (€191) | €84 | + 128% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (€91) | €67 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €10 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (€5.14) | €3.73 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €4.43 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (€467) | €578 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (€0.34) | €0.13 | + 154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (€61) | €40 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Germany
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