Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Barcelona, Spain
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 | €3.71 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 | €0.91 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 | €2.73 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 | €1.80 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 | €1.78 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 | €1.24 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 | €0.96 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 | €1.82 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 | €1.01 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 | €1,460 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 | €1,097 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 | €130 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,286 | €1,069 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,007 | €745 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 | €88 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €29 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 | €349 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 | €87 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 | €8 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €11 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 | €90 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 | €30 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €84 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 | €86 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 | €24,307 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 | €1.26 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 | €41 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €20 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €4.86 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €7 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 | €67 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 | €4.82 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 | €2.98 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 | €2.86 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €1.54 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.08 | €2.21 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €16 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €33 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €17 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 | €64 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €46 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €10 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 | €2.50 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 | €3.92 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 | €485 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.27 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 | €51 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.04 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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