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Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Barcelona, Spain
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €13 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 | €3.23 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 | €0.96 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 | €3.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 | €1.69 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.38 | €6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 | €1.62 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 | €1.10 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 | €0.98 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 | €1.69 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €1.04 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,467 | €1,469 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,094 | €1,100 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 | €119 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €917 | €1,020 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 | €787 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 | €95 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 | €30 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 | €425 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 | €79 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.09 | €8 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €11 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €84 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 | €39 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €93 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 | €102 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,908 | €22,831 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.35 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 | €50 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €13 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 | €6 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €7 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 | €66 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.51 | €4.77 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.08 | €3.70 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.73 | €3.85 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 | €1.66 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.25 | €2.01 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €17 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 | €36 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €17 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 | €62 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 | €55 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €10 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 | €2.38 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 | €5.05 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 | €427 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 | €52 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.10 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2019.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,314 prices entered by 643 different people.
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