Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 51% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 ($3.88) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 ($1.05) | $1.69 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 ($2.84) | $5.99 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 ($2.63) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 ($5.20) | $10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 ($2.53) | $4.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 ($1.58) | $2.46 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 ($0.93) | $3.30 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.91 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 ($1.84) | $2.45 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 ($1.19) | $4.34 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,442 ($1,587) | $2,550 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,006 ($1,107) | $1,846 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 ($185) | $274 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €986 ($1,085) | $1,691 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €764 ($841) | $1,289 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 ($102) | $142 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($24) | $41 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €412 ($453) | $450 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 ($109) | $132 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.30 ($4.73) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $26 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($95) | $66 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($32) | $75 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($98) | $100 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($108) | $181 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,320 ($21,260) | $25,902 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 ($1.56) | $1.02 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 ($88) | $43 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 49% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 ($5.67) | $12 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $28 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 ($92) | $115 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.29 ($3.62) | $9 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 ($2.06) | $5.06 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.93 ($2.13) | $5.65 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 ($1.44) | $5.11 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 ($1.72) | $1.99 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($28) | $25 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($36) | $57 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($22) | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 ($95) | $202 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($71) | $97 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 ($3.41) | $5.90 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.37 ($3.70) | $6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €418 ($460) | $429 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($33) | $51 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | $10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 868 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,000 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,104 (€4,638) in Berlin.
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