Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$18) | AU$18 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (AU$5.90) | AU$5.27 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (AU$1.30) | AU$1.48 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.16 (AU$3.34) | AU$5.06 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (AU$4.45) | AU$4.83 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (AU$3.28) | AU$4.57 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (AU$2.97) | AU$3.19 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (AU$1.65) | AU$5.70 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (AU$2.88) | AU$2.80 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (AU$1.74) | AU$2.67 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (AU$2,216) | AU$2,894 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,071 (AU$1,654) | AU$2,147 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (AU$274) | AU$238 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €806 (AU$1,244) | AU$1,809 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €644 (AU$995) | AU$1,422 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (AU$212) | AU$159 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (AU$43) | AU$46 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (AU$606) | AU$354 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (AU$201) | AU$212 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (AU$23) | AU$28 | - 16% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (AU$130) | AU$101 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (AU$60) | AU$59 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$130) | AU$129 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (AU$170) | AU$131 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 (AU$34,160) | AU$27,303 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.38 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (AU$117) | AU$160 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (AU$31) | AU$21 | + 48% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$24 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (AU$91) | AU$72 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (AU$5.12) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (AU$3.81) | AU$4.31 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (AU$3.48) | AU$5.32 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (AU$2.06) | AU$2.55 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (AU$2.31) | AU$3.01 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (AU$58) | AU$51 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$32) | AU$39 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (AU$190) | AU$226 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (AU$88) | AU$78 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$16 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (AU$5.24) | AU$4.40 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (AU$5.09) | AU$10 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (AU$790) | AU$634 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (AU$0.24) | AU$0.25 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (AU$56) | AU$72 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,800 (€4,403) in Düsseldorf.
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