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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 1.58 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.89 USD) in Germany and 5.19 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Germany.

2.57 EUR
5.19 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.92 USD) in Germany and 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Germany.

1.71 EUR
2.12 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (16.01 USD) in Germany and 18.66 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Germany.

14.23 EUR
18.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.47 USD) in Germany and 16 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Germany.

5.75 EUR
16.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (11.01 USD) in Germany and 15.48 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Germany.

9.79 EUR
15.48 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (9 USD) in Germany and 14.22 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Germany.

8.00 EUR
14.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.19 USD) in Germany and 2.85 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Germany.

1.06 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (3.15 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 4.21 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Germany.

2.80 EUR
4.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.68 USD) in Germany and 3.49 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Germany.

1.49 EUR
3.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.36 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 22.21 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Germany.

12.36 EUR
22.21 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.58 USD) in Germany and 2.52 EUR (2.84 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 1.68 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 3.8 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Germany.

1.68 EUR
3.80 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (14.66 USD) in Germany and 14.85 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Germany.

13.03 EUR
14.85 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.32 USD) in Germany and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in the United States.

1.17 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.62 USD) in Germany and 3.47 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Germany.

1.44 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.73 USD) in Germany and 4.74 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Germany.

2.43 EUR
4.74 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (2.05 USD) in Germany and 3.79 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Germany.

1.82 EUR
3.79 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.67 USD) in Germany and 7.31 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Germany.

2.37 EUR
7.31 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.42 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 7.98 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

13.42 EUR
7.98 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.43 USD) in Germany and 5.56 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Germany.

3.05 EUR
5.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.75 USD) in Germany and 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Germany.

0.67 EUR
2.22 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.51 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.7 USD) in Germany and 4.64 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Germany.

3.29 EUR
4.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.86 USD) in Germany and 2.49 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.

2.54 EUR
2.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.5 USD) in Germany and 7.11 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
7.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.5 USD) in Germany and 8.89 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
8.89 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (10.36 USD) in Germany and 10.67 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Germany.

9.21 EUR
10.67 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (67.5 USD) in Germany and 88.88 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Germany.

60.00 EUR
88.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (13.5 USD) in Germany and 22.22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Germany.

12.00 EUR
22.22 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.27 USD) in Germany and 1.96 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

2.02 EUR
1.96 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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 1.54 EUR (1.73 USD) in Germany and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in the United States.

1.54 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.62 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

1.62 EUR
0.82 EUR

LPG 1L

1.02 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.17 times less for transportation in Germany than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (95.63 USD) in Germany and 114.66 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Germany.

85.00 EUR
114.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.38 USD) in Germany and 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

3.00 EUR
2.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (37.13 USD) in Germany and 26.67 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in the United States.

33.00 EUR
26.67 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.36 USD) in Germany and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in the United States.

2.10 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.84 USD) in Germany and 4 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United States.

4.30 EUR
4.00 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 EUR (13.5 USD) in Germany and 16 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

12.00 EUR
16.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (43.4 USD) in Germany and 87.34 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Germany.

38.58 EUR
87.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (22.05 USD) in Germany and 33.78 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Germany.

19.60 EUR
33.78 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.54 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 1280 EUR (1440.5 USD) in Germany and 3378 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Germany.

1 280 EUR
3 378 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 908.82 EUR (1022.47 USD) in Germany and 2116 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Germany.

908.82 EUR
2 116 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 2300 EUR (2587.61 USD) in Germany and 6306 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Germany.

2 300 EUR
6 306 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 1601 EUR (1800.64 USD) in Germany and 3651 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Germany.

1 601 EUR
3 651 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.53 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 8113 EUR (9127.79 USD) in Germany and 12691 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Germany.

8 113 EUR
12 691 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 5532 EUR (6224.04 USD) in Germany and 8244 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Germany.

5 532 EUR
8 244 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Germany vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.78 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3376.42 USD) in Germany and 5330 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 43.7% lower in Germany.

3 001 EUR
5 330 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

87.6 EUR
92.2 EUR

Two stars

86.2 EUR
130 EUR

Three stars

99.9 EUR
173 EUR

Four stars

117 EUR
224 EUR

Five stars

382 EUR
534 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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