Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Braga (Portugal)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Braga (Portugal) | ||||
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| Berlin | Braga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €9 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €7 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €3.47 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 | €0.88 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 | €2.85 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.84 | €1.63 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €4.75 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 | €1.72 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.33 | €0.87 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €1.19 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €5.74 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 | €2.03 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 | €0.83 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 107% more expensive than in Braga (Portugal) | ||||
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| Berlin | Braga | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,208 | €835 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,690 | €750 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €320 | €104 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,479 | €749 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,125 | €629 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €406 | €96 | + 325% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €33 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 | €318 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 | €136 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 | €7 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €7 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Braga (Portugal) | ||||
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| Berlin | Braga | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €58 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 | €63 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €79 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Braga (Portugal) | ||||
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| Berlin | Braga | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,123 | €29,115 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 | €1.72 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 | €28 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €16 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Braga (Portugal) | ||||
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| Berlin | Braga | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.91 | €3.79 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 | €5.63 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 | €61 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 | €3.50 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 | €3.36 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.36 | €4.15 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 | €1.45 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 | €1.89 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 | €15 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Braga (Portugal) | ||||
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| Berlin | Braga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 | €24 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 | €13 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €197 | €25 | + 682% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 | €38 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €5.64 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.88 | €2.12 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 | €1.90 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €908 | €518 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.27 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 | €32 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.16 | + 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,322 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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