Cost of living in United States compared to Germany
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €12 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.57) | €3.62 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.74) | €0.96 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.46) | €2.94 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (€3.44) | €2.63 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.34) | €5.60 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (€2.77) | €2.48 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (€1.41) | €1.51 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (€2.77) | €0.98 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.67) | €1.79 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (€1.73) | €1.16 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in United States is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,217 (€1,858) | €1,431 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,558 (€1,307) | €1,217 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€148) | €165 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,547 (€1,297) | €980 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,124 (€942) | €694 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€94) | €113 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (€42) | €25 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€227) | €359 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (€108) | €97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €5.62 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €15 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €78 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€36) | €37 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€73) | €86 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€91) | €113 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,606 (€19,793) | €23,534 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.54) | €1.29 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€62) | €71 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 45% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.96) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €10 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€94) | €57 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.51) | €3.16 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (€2.90) | €2.13 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (€4.16) | €2.32 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (€3.07) | €1.30 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.52) | €1.62 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €20 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€39) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €23 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (€174) | €108 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (€67) | €56 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (€4.24) | €3.57 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (€4.90) | €3.51 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (€352) | €495 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (€0.43) | €0.12 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€41) | €41 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 10% more expensive than in Germany
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