- Cost of Living
- United States
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.95) | €3.82 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.78) | €0.97 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.25 (€2.78) | €2.97 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.45) | €2.59 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.36) | €4.95 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (€2.90) | €2.34 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (€1.43) | €1.51 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (€2.47) | €0.97 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.66) | €1.77 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.83) | €1.31 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in United States is 32% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (€1,737) | €1,416 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,569 (€1,342) | €1,088 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (€148) | €177 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (€1,346) | €873 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (€949) | €634 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (€101) | €117 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €24 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $348 (€298) | €391 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€103) | €83 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €5.19 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €13 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€40) | €83 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €38 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €88 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€101) | €118 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 6% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,091 (€18,890) | €19,910 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.61) | €1.33 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€75) | €72 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 53% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €9 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€94) | €59 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.64) | €3.32 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (€3.05) | €1.99 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (€4.36) | €2.00 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€2.91) | €1.32 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.57) | €1.40 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €20 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €32 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €21 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€144) | €105 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€67) | €50 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€4.09) | €3.16 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (€4.89) | €3.50 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€367) | €458 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (€0.25) | €0.23 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €44 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 15% more expensive than in Germany
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