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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (€3.87) | €3.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.79) | €0.92 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (€2.77) | €2.89 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.05 (€3.65) | €2.44 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.65) | €5.49 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€3.05) | €2.34 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.53) | €1.63 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 (€3.00) | €0.93 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €6 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.73) | €1.82 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (€1.89) | €1.22 | + 54% | |
| 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 | $2,157 (€1,945) | €1,480 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (€1,406) | €1,104 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (€162) | €219 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,537 (€1,385) | €917 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,093 (€985) | €695 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€108) | €136 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€44) | €22 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $305 (€275) | €365 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€108) | €88 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €13 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€43) | €81 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€39) | €38 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€77) | €89 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€100) | €111 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 11% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,805 (€20,559) | €21,377 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.68) | €1.42 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€71) | €75 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 52% 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) | $19 (€17) | €11 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€98) | €62 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.81) | €3.74 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.41 (€3.07) | €2.12 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (€4.32) | €2.24 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.11) | €1.30 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (€1.62) | €1.61 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€19) | €18 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 20% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€40) | €34 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (€189) | €92 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€67) | €59 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (€4.37) | €3.12 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€5.15) | €3.62 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $410 (€369) | €448 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€47) | €41 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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Cost of living in United States is 16% more expensive than in Germany
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