Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €16 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 | €9 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 | €4.71 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 | €1.16 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.24 | €4.39 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.95 | €2.77 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.11 | €2.63 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.67 | €1.74 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.01 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 | €2.02 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.46 | €1.99 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,241 | €1,903 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,830 | €1,804 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €267 | €188 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,551 | €1,152 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,049 | €912 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 | €126 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 | €25 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 | €353 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €116 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €5.51 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €19 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €90 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 | €58 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €106 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 | €165 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,102 | €26,119 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 | €1.66 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 | €52 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €24 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €10 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €11 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 | €55 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 | €3.48 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 | €2.50 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 | €2.96 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.50 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 | €1.68 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €28 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Munich | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 | €40 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €25 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 | €156 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 | €57 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 | €3.80 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 | €4.16 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 | €470 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.09 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 | €54 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €8 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 353 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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