Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €14 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 | €10 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 | €1.23 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 | €4.31 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.31 | €3.39 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 | €2.80 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 | €2.13 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €1.18 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 | €1.81 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.72 | €1.88 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,520 | €2,457 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,836 | €1,611 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 | €247 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,545 | €1,340 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,124 | €933 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 | €172 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 | €36 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 | €499 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 | €96 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €6 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €16 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Berlin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 | €85 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €35 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 | €89 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 | €134 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,374 | €34,160 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 | €1.74 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 | €48 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €24 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €5.27 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 | €56 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 | €4.33 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 | €2.80 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 | €3.08 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.67 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 | €2.01 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €23 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 | €46 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €25 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 | €139 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 | €64 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €12 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.92 | €3.77 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 | €4.00 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 | €776 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.09 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 | €36 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €8 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 752 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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