Cost of living in United States compared to Germany
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €12 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (€3.65) | €3.78 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.75) | €0.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.95 (€2.50) | €2.86 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (€3.32) | €2.45 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.29) | €5.76 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (€2.77) | €2.43 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (€1.39) | €1.58 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (€2.69) | €0.99 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (€1.66) | €1.76 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (€1.65) | €1.29 | + 28% | |
| 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 | $2,246 (€1,905) | €1,422 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,574 (€1,335) | €1,159 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€151) | €182 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,570 (€1,332) | €945 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,121 (€951) | €718 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (€92) | €136 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (€40) | €25 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (€246) | €396 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (€95) | €89 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €4.97 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €14 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€41) | €83 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€38) | €37 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€74) | €86 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (€93) | €112 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,192 (€19,673) | €22,888 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.61) | €1.39 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (€68) | €78 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €11 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€92) | €63 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.70) | €3.65 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (€2.99) | €2.21 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.31) | €2.52 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (€3.10) | €1.33 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.55) | €1.63 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €20 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€38) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €21 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $216 (€183) | €95 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (€65) | €61 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (€4.19) | €3.41 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (€4.94) | €3.65 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (€333) | €493 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.27) | €0.14 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€44) | €43 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 8% more expensive than in Germany
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