Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Mariehamn (Aland Islands)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | ||||
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| Berlin | Mariehamn | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €14 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €5.25 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 | €1.17 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 | €3.77 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.84 | €3.04 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 | €1.98 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.33 | €1.23 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 | €2.62 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €12 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 | €2.82 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 | €1.65 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | ||||
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| Berlin | Mariehamn | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,337 | €1,143 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,693 | €991 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €482 | €100 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,353 | €748 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €965 | €562 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €406 | €53 | + 665% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 | €28 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 | €500 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 | €134 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 | €3.53 | + 361% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €30 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | ||||
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| Berlin | Mariehamn | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 | €100 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €53 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €94 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 | €138 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | ||||
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| Berlin | Mariehamn | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,698 | €23,261 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 | €2.22 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 | €86 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 | €33 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | ||||
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| Berlin | Mariehamn | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.91 | €8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 | €52 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 | €4.16 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 | €4.23 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.36 | €3.68 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 | €2.29 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 | €3.31 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 | €25 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | ||||
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| Berlin | Mariehamn | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 | €48 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 | €25 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €197 | €72 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 | €83 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €13 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 | €4.54 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 | €7 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €838 | €550 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.10 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €57 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €9 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 992 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
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