Cost of living comparison
Michigan is 16.3% more expensive than Germany overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.9% less in Michigan
- Groceries
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pay 27.0% more in Michigan
- Transportation
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pay 19.7% less in Michigan
- Housing
-
pay 31.1% more in Michigan
- Childcare
-
pay 97.3% more in Michigan
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.2% more in Michigan
- Clothing
-
pay 25.0% less in Michigan
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Michigan are more expensive than in Germany. Expenses including clothing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Michigan. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Michigan.
If you lived in Michigan instead of Germany, you would:
pay 6.9% less for restaurants
|
Germany
|
Michigan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.04
€12.48
|
$15.68
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.20
€9.06
|
$9.87
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
€2.49
|
$2.44
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.41
€2.14
|
$1.85
|
|
pay 27.0% more for groceries
|
Germany
|
Michigan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.03
€1.80
|
$3.01
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.71
€5.96
|
$6.12
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.38
€3.89
|
$3.27
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.41
€3.03
|
$2.81
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.24
€5.54
|
$4.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.28
€1.13
|
$2.25
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
€0.62
|
$0.66
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.86
|
$1.83
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.10
€1.87
|
$1.98
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
€0.59
|
$1.17
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
€0.61
|
$1.35
|
|
pay 19.7% less for transportation
|
Germany
|
Michigan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
€6.29
|
$3.37
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.96
€47.07
|
$48.27
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,807.86
€25,605.87
|
$31,758.20
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.02
€20.46
|
$16.62
|
|
pay 31.1% more for housing
|
Germany
|
Michigan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.22
€42.86
|
$60.88
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$790.39
€702.54
|
$1,322.38
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$625.27
€555.77
|
$1,104.85
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$230.06
€204.49
|
$124.58
|
|
pay 97.3% more for childcare
|
Germany
|
Michigan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$458.39
€407.44
|
$1,159.08
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,308.95
€10,940.81
|
$17,453.87
|
|
pay 10.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Germany
|
Michigan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.42
€3.93
|
$5.24
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.49
€3.10
|
$4.78
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.74
€7.76
|
$8.42
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.01
€32.00
|
$41.69
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.80
€11.38
|
$10.67
|
|
pay 25.0% less for clothing
|
Germany
|
Michigan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$82.34
€73.19
|
$46.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.78
€36.25
|
$33.59
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.59
€81.41
|
$77.38
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.43
€109.71
|
$95.04
|
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