Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Munich | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($15) | $17 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($8) | $6 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.21) | $1.38 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.97 ($3.89) | $4.28 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 ($3.02) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 ($2.09) | $3.71 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 ($1.33) | $1.97 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($0.99) | $3.68 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 ($1.55) | $2.10 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 ($1.66) | $3.23 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Munich | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,561 ($2,512) | $2,831 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,914 ($1,877) | $2,450 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 ($218) | $140 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,434 ($1,406) | $2,396 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,077 ($1,056) | $2,024 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 ($141) | $127 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 ($44) | $54 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 ($411) | $351 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 ($174) | $167 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 ($5.13) | $13 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 ($18) | $30 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($86) | $56 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($29) | $61 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($96) | $101 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 ($129) | $130 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,578 ($22,143) | $20,174 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 ($1.85) | $1.02 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 ($60) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($20) | $26 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Munich | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($62) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 ($3.74) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 ($1.92) | $4.76 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 ($3.16) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 ($1.20) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 ($1.30) | $2.90 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($24) | $29 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Munich | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 ($47) | $50 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($23) | $25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 ($144) | $164 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 ($73) | $125 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 ($3.86) | $4.85 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 ($4.21) | $6 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 ($485) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 ($0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 ($61) | $73 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 ($5.47) | $9 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 371 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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