Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Berlin (Germany) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $19 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $9 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 ($4.14) | $7 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 ($1.09) | $1.69 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.08 ($3.72) | $6 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 ($3.17) | $7 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 ($7) | $10 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 ($3.02) | $4.89 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 ($1.61) | $2.41 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 ($1.46) | $3.43 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.49 ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 ($2.08) | $2.56 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 ($1.18) | $4.30 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,456 ($1,754) | $2,610 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,113 ($1,340) | $1,963 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 ($179) | $279 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,010 ($1,217) | $1,732 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €733 ($882) | $1,316 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 ($112) | $143 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $41 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | €395 ($476) | $450 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($122) | $132 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 ($4.98) | $14 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($17) | $26 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($104) | $66 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($36) | $75 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($105) | $101 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 ($129) | $172 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,860 ($26,328) | $25,902 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 ($1.62) | $1.03 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 ($91) | $42 | + 115% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 44% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($9) | $29 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 ($100) | $115 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 ($3.99) | $9 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 ($2.27) | $4.89 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 ($2.88) | $5.81 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 ($1.74) | $5.70 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 ($1.57) | $2.05 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($26) | $25 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($41) | $58 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($26) | $26 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 ($106) | $123 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($81) | $110 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 ($4.49) | $6 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 ($4.36) | $7 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €418 ($504) | $429 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 ($38) | $51 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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