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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

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Germany vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.67 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.69 USD in Germany and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Germany.

2.69 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 USD in Germany and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Germany.

1.79 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.91 USD in Germany and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29% lower in Germany.

14.91 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.02 USD in Germany and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Germany.

6.02 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.25 USD in Germany and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Germany.

10.25 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.38 USD in Germany and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Germany.

8.38 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.11 USD in Germany and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Germany.

1.11 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.93 USD for 12 eggs in Germany and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Germany.

2.93 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.56 USD in Germany and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Germany.

1.56 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

13.91 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 USD in Germany and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Germany.

1.47 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.76 USD in Germany and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Germany.

1.76 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.65 USD in Germany and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Germany.

13.65 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 USD in Germany and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Germany.

1.23 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.51 USD in Germany and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Germany.

1.51 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.55 USD in Germany and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Germany.

2.55 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.91 USD in Germany and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Germany.

1.91 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.48 USD in Germany and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Germany.

2.48 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

15.10 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.19 USD in Germany and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in Germany.

3.19 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.7 USD in Germany and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Germany.

0.70 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Germany vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.62 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.45 USD in Germany and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Germany.

3.45 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.66 USD in Germany and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 5% lower in Germany.

2.66 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.19 USD in Germany and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Germany.

4.19 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.19 USD in Germany and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Germany.

4.19 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.65 USD in Germany and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Germany.

9.65 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 62.85 USD in Germany and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Germany.

62.85 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.57 USD in Germany and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Germany.

12.57 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 USD in Germany and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Germany.

2.12 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Germany vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.9 times more for fuel in Germany than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.73 USD in Germany and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the United States.

1.73 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in Germany and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.

1.83 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

1.14 USD
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Transportation

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Germany vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.26 times less for transportation in Germany than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 89.03 USD in Germany and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in Germany.

89.03 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.14 USD in Germany and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in the United States.

3.14 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.57 USD in Germany and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the United States.

34.57 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.2 USD in Germany and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United States.

2.20 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in Germany and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

4.50 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 12.57 USD in Germany and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Germany.

12.57 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.41 USD in Germany and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Germany.

40.41 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.53 USD in Germany and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Germany.

20.53 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.73 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 1341 USD in Germany and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Germany.

1 341 USD
3 800 USD

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 951.95 USD in Germany and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Germany.

951.95 USD
2 380 USD

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 2409 USD in Germany and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Germany.

2 409 USD
7 094 USD

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 1676 USD in Germany and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Germany.

1 676 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.65 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 8498 USD in Germany and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Germany.

8 498 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5795 USD in Germany and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Germany.

5 795 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Germany vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.91 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3144 USD in Germany and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 47.6% lower in Germany.

3 144 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

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101 USD

Two stars

135 USD
149 USD

Three stars

185 USD
198 USD

Four stars

228 USD
254 USD

Five stars

486 USD
554 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Germany: 19 cities, 460 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels

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