- Cost of Living
- United States
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €11 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (€4.05) | €3.79 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.79) | €0.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.83) | €3.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (€3.51) | €2.54 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.52) | €4.94 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (€2.98) | €2.37 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (€1.44) | €1.54 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (€2.67) | €0.92 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.69) | €1.76 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.88) | €1.22 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in United States is 38% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (€1,780) | €1,411 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (€1,379) | €1,054 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (€154) | €170 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (€1,388) | €874 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (€978) | €643 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (€107) | €115 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €23 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (€295) | €382 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (€107) | €97 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €5.19 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €13 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €82 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€39) | €35 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €87 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€101) | €110 | - 8% | |
| 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 | $22,053 (€19,293) | €20,284 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.65) | €1.36 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €72 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 60% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €8 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€98) | €57 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.92) | €3.26 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (€3.08) | €2.10 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (€4.43) | €2.01 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.02) | €1.37 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.61) | €1.38 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €20 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €32 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €22 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (€145) | €120 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €51 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (€4.21) | €3.17 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (€5.06) | €3.48 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€376) | €453 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (€0.23) | €0.12 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €39 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 19% more expensive than in Germany
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