Cost of living in Freiburg, Germany vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (AU$5.42) | AU$5.27 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (AU$1.79) | AU$1.48 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (AU$6) | AU$5.06 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (AU$4.11) | AU$4.83 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (AU$3.67) | AU$4.57 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (AU$2.29) | AU$3.19 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (AU$1.44) | AU$5.70 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.68 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (AU$2.97) | AU$2.80 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (AU$1.88) | AU$2.67 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (AU$2,115) | AU$2,894 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €995 (AU$1,559) | AU$2,147 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (AU$190) | AU$238 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €692 (AU$1,084) | AU$1,809 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €559 (AU$876) | AU$1,422 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (AU$131) | AU$159 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (AU$34) | AU$46 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (AU$531) | AU$354 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (AU$129) | AU$212 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.98 (AU$4.66) | AU$12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (AU$115) | AU$101 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (AU$61) | AU$59 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (AU$119) | AU$129 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (AU$153) | AU$131 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 (AU$39,665) | AU$27,303 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (AU$2.24) | AU$1.38 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (AU$88) | AU$160 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$24 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (AU$85) | AU$72 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.91 (AU$4.56) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (AU$3.86) | AU$4.31 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (AU$3.11) | AU$5.32 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (AU$2.56) | AU$2.55 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (AU$2.31) | AU$3.01 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (AU$57) | AU$51 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (AU$32) | AU$39 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (AU$145) | AU$226 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (AU$80) | AU$78 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (AU$4.44) | AU$4.40 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (AU$5.42) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €508 (AU$796) | AU$634 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (AU$69) | AU$72 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,070 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,302 (€4,661) in Freiburg.
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