- Cost of Living
- United States
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 19% 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) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (€3.94) | €3.78 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.77) | €0.99 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (€2.76) | €3.09 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (€3.45) | €2.53 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.41) | €5.10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (€2.90) | €2.48 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.39) | €1.54 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (€2.77) | €0.91 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.67) | €1.77 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.84) | €1.24 | + 48% | |
| 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 | $2,030 (€1,754) | €1,427 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (€1,347) | €1,089 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€153) | €177 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (€1,354) | €906 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (€963) | €678 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (€106) | €123 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €23 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (€290) | €380 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€103) | €95 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.23 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €13 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €87 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €92 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€99) | €113 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 8% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,215 (€19,191) | €20,579 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.65) | €1.40 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€73) | €72 | + 1% | |
| 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 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (€98) | €60 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.87) | €3.36 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (€3.01) | €2.13 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (€4.36) | €2.14 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€2.94) | €1.42 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.60) | €1.43 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €32 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €22 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (€148) | €128 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €53 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.18) | €3.27 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (€5.04) | €3.45 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€371) | €459 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.28) | €0.13 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €39 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 16% more expensive than in Germany
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