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Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (AU$6) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (AU$1.21) | AU$1.50 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.91 (AU$3.04) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (AU$4.29) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (AU$8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (AU$3.64) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (AU$2.16) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (AU$1.51) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (AU$8) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (AU$2.69) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (AU$2.70) | - | - | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (AU$2,355) | AU$1,271 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,046 (AU$1,663) | AU$2,559 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (AU$432) | AU$645 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (AU$1,193) | AU$1,290 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (AU$816) | AU$860 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (AU$216) | AU$215 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (AU$39) | AU$55 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | €432 (AU$687) | AU$668 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (AU$166) | AU$100 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (AU$127) | AU$100 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (AU$63) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$148) | AU$90 | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (AU$193) | AU$150 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 155% | |||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 155% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (AU$31,798) | AU$25,000 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (AU$2.04) | AU$1.31 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (AU$120) | AU$20 | + 498% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (AU$32) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (AU$98) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (AU$5.48) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (AU$3.39) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (AU$4.55) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (AU$2.16) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (AU$2.40) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (AU$34) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (AU$58) | AU$47 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$35) | AU$33 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €106 (AU$169) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$79) | AU$100 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (AU$4.37) | AU$5.00 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (AU$5.56) | AU$4.00 | + 39% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (AU$772) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (AU$0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$63) | AU$52 | + 21% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.590
AUD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,781
(€3,007)
in Hamburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,900
in Albury.
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