Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States vs Essen, Germany
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €11 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (€3.78) | €4.15 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (€0.77) | €0.95 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.58 (€2.15) | €2.62 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (€3.83) | €2.33 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.49) | €4.84 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (€2.95) | €2.32 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (€1.68) | €1.29 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (€3.18) | €0.80 | + 297% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (€1.58) | €1.77 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (€1.95) | €1.31 | + 49% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,894 (€1,581) | €940 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,232 (€1,029) | €598 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (€162) | €142 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,260 (€1,052) | €615 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $753 (€628) | €427 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€85) | €145 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€44) | €25 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | $315 (€263) | €447 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€65) | €134 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€47) | €82 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €49 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (€76) | €82 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (€90) | €111 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,764 (€18,999) | €22,629 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.59) | €1.43 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (€77) | €66 | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€16) | €13 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (€75) | €77 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.44) | €2.52 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (€3.02) | €1.73 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (€4.34) | €2.36 | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (€2.87) | €1.35 | + 112% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.60) | €1.38 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €16 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€38) | €31 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €19 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (€152) | €89 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€59) | €56 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (€3.85) | €3.15 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (€4.97) | €3.49 | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€358) | €460 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.13) | €0.12 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (€49) | €27 | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,000 ($3,594) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Essen.
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