Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Berlin | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €14 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €7 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 | €4.37 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 | €1.16 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 | €3.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 | €1.50 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.54 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 | €1.82 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.35 | €1.10 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 | €1.26 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 | €2.21 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 | €0.83 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 130% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Berlin | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,244 | €781 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,495 | €519 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 | €112 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,421 | €580 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €976 | €377 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €184 | €81 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €24 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 | €348 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €122 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €5.41 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €7 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €30 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €90 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €144 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Berlin | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,915 | €23,394 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 | €1.59 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €34 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €17 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Berlin | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €73 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 | €4.00 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 | €1.56 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €14 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Berlin | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €28 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €15 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 | €99 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 | €54 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €7 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 | €1.53 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €3.59 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 | €393 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €61 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.41 | + 66% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 286 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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