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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.52 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.39 USD) in Germany and 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Germany.

2.91 EUR
6.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.09 USD) in Germany and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Germany.

1.79 EUR
2.16 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.16 USD) in Germany and 17.09 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Germany.

16.43 EUR
17.09 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7 USD) in Germany and 15.43 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Germany.

6.00 EUR
15.43 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.85 USD) in Germany and 13.79 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Germany.

10.16 EUR
13.79 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.15 USD) in Germany and 16.29 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Germany.

8.70 EUR
16.29 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Germany and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
2.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Germany.

3.46 EUR
6.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Germany and 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
3.27 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.93 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 21.42 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Germany.

11.93 EUR
21.42 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Germany and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Germany.

1.40 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany and 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Germany.

1.78 EUR
4.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.76 USD) in Germany and 14.71 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14% lower in Germany.

12.65 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Germany and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Germany and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Germany.

1.47 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.64 USD) in Germany and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Germany.

2.26 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Germany and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Germany.

1.74 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Germany and 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Germany.

2.78 EUR
7.09 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.95 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 7.7 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

12.95 EUR
7.70 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.87 USD) in Germany and 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Germany.

3.32 EUR
5.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Germany and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Germany.

0.93 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.56 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.5 USD) in Germany and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Germany.

3.86 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in Germany and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United States.

3.02 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.25 USD) in Germany and 6.86 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Germany.

4.50 EUR
6.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.67 USD) in Germany and 10.29 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
10.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (13.99 USD) in Germany and 10.29 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in the United States.

11.99 EUR
10.29 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.65 USD) in Germany and 120.02 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Germany.

70.00 EUR
120.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.5 USD) in Germany and 22.29 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Germany.

15.00 EUR
22.29 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.02 USD) in Germany and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the United States.

2.59 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.02 times more for fuel in Germany than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the United States.

1.62 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

1.69 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

1.06 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.48 times less for transportation in Germany than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (68.82 USD) in Germany and 113.16 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Germany.

59.00 EUR
113.16 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.08 USD) in Germany and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United States.

3.50 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.87 USD) in Germany and 36.01 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.

36.75 EUR
36.01 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Germany and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in the United States.

2.30 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.83 USD) in Germany and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

5.00 EUR
4.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.75 EUR (14.87 USD) in Germany and 17.15 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Germany.

12.75 EUR
17.15 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.64 USD) in Germany and 135.26 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
135.26 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.48 USD) in Germany and 55.72 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Germany.

24.42 EUR
55.72 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.75 times less for renting an apartment in Germany than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1256 EUR (1465.22 USD) in Germany and 3479 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Germany.

1 256 EUR
3 479 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 938.38 EUR (1094.58 USD) in Germany and 2180 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in Germany.

938.38 EUR
2 180 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2363 EUR (2756.17 USD) in Germany and 7048 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Germany.

2 363 EUR
7 048 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1689 EUR (1969.85 USD) in Germany and 4481 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Germany.

1 689 EUR
4 481 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2 times less for buying an apartment in Germany than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7365 EUR (8590.95 USD) in Germany and 14879 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Germany.

7 365 EUR
14 879 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5287 EUR (6166.95 USD) in Germany and 10439 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Germany.

5 287 EUR
10 439 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.46 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3524.66 USD) in Germany and 4411 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 31.5% lower in Germany.

3 022 EUR
4 411 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

84.5 EUR
88.9 EUR

Two stars

83.1 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

96.4 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

113 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

369 EUR
515 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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