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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.92 PLN (3.01 USD) in Germany and 21.22 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Germany.

10.92 PLN
21.22 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.27 PLN (2 USD) in Germany and 8.68 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Germany.

7.27 PLN
8.68 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 60.46 PLN (16.64 USD) in Germany and 76.26 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Germany.

60.46 PLN
76.26 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 24.43 PLN (6.72 USD) in Germany and 65.39 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Germany.

24.43 PLN
65.39 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 41.6 PLN (11.45 USD) in Germany and 63.29 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Germany.

41.60 PLN
63.29 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 33.99 PLN (9.36 USD) in Germany and 58.13 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Germany.

33.99 PLN
58.13 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.5 PLN (1.24 USD) in Germany and 11.66 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Germany.

4.50 PLN
11.66 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.9 PLN (3.27 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 17.22 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Germany.

11.90 PLN
17.22 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.33 PLN (1.74 USD) in Germany and 14.28 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Germany.

6.33 PLN
14.28 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 50.54 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 90.79 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Germany.

50.54 PLN
90.79 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.95 PLN (1.64 USD) in Germany and 10.32 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Germany.

5.95 PLN
10.32 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.14 PLN (1.96 USD) in Germany and 15.51 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Germany.

7.14 PLN
15.51 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 55.36 PLN (15.24 USD) in Germany and 60.71 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Germany.

55.36 PLN
60.71 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.97 PLN (1.37 USD) in Germany and 4.54 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

4.97 PLN
4.54 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.12 PLN (1.68 USD) in Germany and 14.17 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Germany.

6.12 PLN
14.17 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.32 PLN (2.84 USD) in Germany and 19.36 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Germany.

10.32 PLN
19.36 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.73 PLN (2.13 USD) in Germany and 15.48 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Germany.

7.73 PLN
15.48 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.07 PLN (2.77 USD) in Germany and 29.86 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Germany.

10.07 PLN
29.86 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.86 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 32.62 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

54.86 PLN
32.62 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.96 PLN (3.57 USD) in Germany and 22.71 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Germany.

12.96 PLN
22.71 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.85 PLN (0.78 USD) in Germany and 9.08 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Germany.

2.85 PLN
9.08 PLN

Restaurant

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Germany vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.46 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.98 PLN (3.85 USD) in Germany and 18.96 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Germany.

13.98 PLN
18.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.79 PLN (2.97 USD) in Germany and 10.17 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in the United States.

10.79 PLN
10.17 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17 PLN (4.68 USD) in Germany and 29.06 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Germany.

17.00 PLN
29.06 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17 PLN (4.68 USD) in Germany and 36.33 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Germany.

17.00 PLN
36.33 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.13 PLN (10.77 USD) in Germany and 43.6 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Germany.

39.13 PLN
43.60 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 254.93 PLN (70.17 USD) in Germany and 363.3 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Germany.

254.93 PLN
363.30 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 50.99 PLN (14.03 USD) in Germany and 90.83 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Germany.

50.99 PLN
90.83 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.58 PLN (2.36 USD) in Germany and 7.99 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.

8.58 PLN
7.99 PLN

Fuel

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Germany vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.91 times more for fuel in Germany than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.29 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany and 3.44 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in the United States.

6.29 PLN
3.44 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.64 PLN (1.83 USD) in Germany and 3.34 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.

6.64 PLN
3.34 PLN

LPG 1L

4.15 PLN
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Transportation

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Germany vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.13 times less for transportation in Germany than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 361.14 PLN (99.41 USD) in Germany and 468.66 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Germany.

361.14 PLN
468.66 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 12.75 PLN (3.51 USD) in Germany and 9.99 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.

12.75 PLN
9.99 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 140.21 PLN (38.59 USD) in Germany and 108.99 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the United States.

140.21 PLN
108.99 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.92 PLN (2.46 USD) in Germany and 6.76 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in the United States.

8.92 PLN
6.76 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.27 PLN (5.03 USD) in Germany and 16.35 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in the United States.

18.27 PLN
16.35 PLN

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 50.99 PLN (14.03 USD) in Germany and 65.39 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in Germany.

50.99 PLN
65.39 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 163.92 PLN (45.12 USD) in Germany and 356.98 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Germany.

163.92 PLN
356.98 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 83.28 PLN (22.92 USD) in Germany and 138.06 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Germany.

83.28 PLN
138.06 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.44 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 5440 PLN (1497.38 USD) in Germany and 13807 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Germany.

5 440 PLN
13 807 PLN

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 3861 PLN (1062.84 USD) in Germany and 8647 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Germany.

3 861 PLN
8 647 PLN

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 9772 PLN (2689.79 USD) in Germany and 25773 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Germany.

9 772 PLN
25 773 PLN

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 6800 PLN (1871.74 USD) in Germany and 14923 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Germany.

6 800 PLN
14 923 PLN

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.48 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 34471 PLN (9488.23 USD) in Germany and 51872 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Germany.

34 471 PLN
51 872 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 23505 PLN (6469.81 USD) in Germany and 33697 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Germany.

23 505 PLN
33 697 PLN

Salary

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Germany vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.71 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12751 PLN (3509.74 USD) in Germany and 21787 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 41.5% lower in Germany.

12 751 PLN
21 787 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

358 PLN
377 PLN

Two stars

352 PLN
531 PLN

Three stars

408 PLN
709 PLN

Four stars

479 PLN
917 PLN

Five stars

1 563 PLN
2 183 PLN

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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