Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Munich (Germany)
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| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | Munich (Germany) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 | €12 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 | €8 | 3% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.93 | €4.18 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.14 | €1.00 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.34 | €2.90 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.89 | €2.45 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €8 | €5.27 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.53 | €2.57 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €2.02 | €2.01 | 0% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.06 | €0.95 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €6 | €7 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.85 | €1.83 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.49 | €1.36 | 9% |
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||
| Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | Munich (Germany) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,810 | €2,094 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,373 | €1,825 | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €199 | €168 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,146 | €1,310 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €863 | €984 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €111 | €93 | 20% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 | €25 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €428 | €454 | 6% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €107 | €66 | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €6 | €4.55 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €16 | €14 | 18% |
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||
| Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | Munich (Germany) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €82 | €77 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €36 | €40 | 11% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €98 | €92 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €139 | €111 | 25% |
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||
| Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | Munich (Germany) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,047 | €22,878 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.46 | €1.47 | 0% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €90 | €63 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €19 | €19 | 1% |
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||
| Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | Munich (Germany) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 | €6 | 15% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 | €14 | 40% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €50 | €54 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.22 | €4.32 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.43 | €1.91 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.97 | €2.23 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.12 | €1.20 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.63 | €1.13 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €26 | €24 | 9% |
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||
| Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | Munich (Germany) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €38 | €37 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 | €23 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €104 | €138 | 24% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €68 | €76 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €12 | €10 | 18% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.73 | €3.77 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.22 | €3.97 | 6% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €506 | €458 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.10 | €0.15 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €69 | €61 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 | €7 | 5% |
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