Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Berlin | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €16 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €8 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 | €4.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 | €1.88 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 | €4.18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 | €2.52 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €6 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 | €1.83 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.35 | €0.94 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 | €1.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 | €2.35 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 | €1.43 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Berlin | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,244 | €2,139 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,495 | €1,259 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 | €247 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,421 | €1,419 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €976 | €827 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €184 | €141 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €26 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 | €395 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €120 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €9 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Berlin | Limassol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €68 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €41 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €82 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €118 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Berlin | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,915 | €19,720 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 | €1.51 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €43 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €17 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Berlin | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €12 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 | €11 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €49 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 | €5.72 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 | €3.68 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 | €4.58 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 | €2.30 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 | €2.04 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €17 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Berlin | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €42 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €17 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 | €73 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €12 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 | €4.09 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €3.84 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 | €553 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.11 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €73 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €4.88 | + 84% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 271 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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