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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.8 USD in Germany and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Germany.

2.80 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.86 USD in Germany and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Germany.

1.86 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.48 USD in Germany and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Germany.

15.48 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.25 USD in Germany and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Germany.

6.25 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.65 USD in Germany and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Germany.

10.65 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 USD in Germany and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Germany.

8.70 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.15 USD in Germany and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Germany.

1.15 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.05 USD for 12 eggs in Germany and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Germany.

3.05 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.62 USD in Germany and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Germany.

1.62 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 1.52 USD in Germany and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Germany.

1.52 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.83 USD in Germany and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Germany.

1.83 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.17 USD in Germany and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Germany.

14.17 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.27 USD in Germany and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United States.

1.27 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.57 USD in Germany and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Germany.

1.57 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 USD in Germany and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Germany.

2.64 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.98 USD in Germany and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Germany.

1.98 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.58 USD in Germany and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Germany.

2.58 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 3.32 USD in Germany and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Germany.

3.32 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 USD in Germany and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Germany.

0.73 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Germany vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.57 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.58 USD in Germany and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Germany.

3.58 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.76 USD in Germany and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Germany.

2.76 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.35 USD in Germany and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Germany.

4.35 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.35 USD in Germany and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Germany.

4.35 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.02 USD in Germany and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Germany.

10.02 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 65.25 USD in Germany and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Germany.

65.25 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.05 USD in Germany and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Germany.

13.05 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in Germany and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

2.20 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 1.21 times less for transportation in Germany than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.44 USD in Germany and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Germany.

92.44 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.26 USD in Germany and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

3.26 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.89 USD in Germany and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United States.

35.89 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.28 USD in Germany and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

2.28 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.68 USD in Germany and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United States.

4.68 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 13.05 USD in Germany and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Germany.

13.05 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.96 USD in Germany and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Germany.

41.96 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 21.32 USD in Germany and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Germany.

21.32 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.62 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 1392 USD in Germany and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Germany.

1 392 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 988.39 USD in Germany and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Germany.

988.39 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 2501 USD in Germany and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Germany.

2 501 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 1741 USD in Germany and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Germany.

1 741 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.59 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 8824 USD in Germany and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Germany.

8 824 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 6017 USD in Germany and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Germany.

6 017 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Germany vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.84 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3264 USD in Germany and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 45.6% lower in Germany.

3 264 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

98.6 USD
104 USD

Two stars

96.9 USD
146 USD

Three stars

112 USD
195 USD

Four stars

132 USD
252 USD

Five stars

430 USD
601 USD

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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