Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona, United States vs Essen, Germany
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €11 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (€2.95) | €4.15 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (€0.61) | €0.95 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.87 (€2.39) | €2.62 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (€3.50) | €2.33 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (€4.14) | €4.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (€2.46) | €2.32 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (€1.22) | €1.29 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (€2.21) | €0.80 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (€1.39) | €1.77 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.69 (€1.41) | €1.31 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,953 (€1,630) | €940 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,188 (€991) | €598 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (€158) | €142 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,270 (€1,060) | €615 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $926 (€773) | €427 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (€123) | €145 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (€58) | €25 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (€225) | €447 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (€125) | €134 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €13 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (€37) | €82 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€38) | €49 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€73) | €82 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (€102) | €111 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,935 (€19,141) | €22,629 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (€0.57) | €1.43 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (€48) | €66 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€15) | €22 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.13) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€18) | €13 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $69 (€57) | €77 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.31) | €2.52 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (€2.82) | €1.73 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.72 (€3.94) | €2.36 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (€2.50) | €1.35 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (€1.57) | €1.38 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€15) | €16 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€38) | €31 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €19 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€140) | €89 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€56) | €56 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (€4.69) | €3.15 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (€4.14) | €3.49 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $422 (€352) | €460 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (€0.32) | €0.12 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€27) | €27 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 671 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Essen (Germany)
For example, you would need at least €3,054 ($3,659) in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Essen.
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