Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €11 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (€5.61) | €3.86 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (€0.90) | €0.94 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (€5.96) | €2.27 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (€3.62) | €2.67 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (€5.15) | €5.27 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 (€3.65) | €2.51 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (€2.04) | €1.74 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.14 (€4.74) | €0.67 | + 604% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.35 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.11 (€2.87) | €1.60 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (€2.44) | €0.79 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,318 (€2,138) | €1,195 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,647 (€1,519) | €777 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (€198) | €185 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,499 (€1,383) | €587 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,189 (€1,097) | €415 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 (€150) | €99 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (€41) | €25 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $277 (€255) | €525 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (€95) | €105 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €5.38 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€22) | €12 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dresden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€52) | €71 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€40) | €30 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€97) | €82 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $179 (€165) | €92 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,726 (€26,495) | €22,531 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (€0.85) | €1.37 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€83) | €59 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $39 (€36) | €15 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €12 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (€155) | €46 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.50 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.34 (€4.01) | €2.20 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (€5.36) | €2.16 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (€5.68) | €1.23 | + 361% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (€1.62) | €1.43 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (€32) | €16 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (€46) | €27 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€22) | €16 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (€182) | €69 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (€59) | €51 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €6 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.81) | €2.67 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.61 (€5.17) | €2.93 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (€453) | €460 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.09 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€45) | €34 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.94 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 402 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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