Germany vs United States
United States is about 23% pricier than Germany overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 77.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Germany United States
Price level (US=100) 77.4 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany United States
Housing & utilities 169 215
Food 122 117
Transport 152 116
Restaurants & hotels 149 142
Health 118 208
Communication 140 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany United States
Quality-of-life score 95/100 91/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 5.8
Internet users 93% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 23% pricier than Germany overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $129,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or United States?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 91 out of 100.
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