Cost of living in Hanover, Germany vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 (AU$5.70) | AU$5.27 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (AU$1.01) | AU$1.48 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (AU$4.36) | AU$5.06 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (AU$3.77) | AU$4.83 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (AU$3.17) | AU$4.57 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (AU$2.34) | AU$3.19 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (AU$1.35) | AU$5.70 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.74 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (AU$2.55) | AU$2.80 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (AU$1.80) | AU$2.67 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,251 (AU$1,938) | AU$2,894 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €768 (AU$1,190) | AU$2,147 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (AU$237) | AU$238 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €699 (AU$1,084) | AU$1,809 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €492 (AU$762) | AU$1,422 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (AU$141) | AU$159 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$36) | AU$46 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €544 (AU$843) | AU$354 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (AU$234) | AU$212 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (AU$114) | AU$101 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$54) | AU$59 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (AU$114) | AU$129 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (AU$164) | AU$131 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,157 (AU$31,226) | AU$27,303 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (AU$2.00) | AU$1.38 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (AU$101) | AU$160 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (AU$30) | AU$21 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$24 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (AU$150) | AU$72 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (AU$5.53) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (AU$4.60) | AU$4.31 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (AU$5.12) | AU$5.32 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (AU$2.02) | AU$2.55 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.01 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$49) | AU$51 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (AU$30) | AU$39 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (AU$108) | AU$226 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (AU$69) | AU$78 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (AU$4.44) | AU$4.40 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 (AU$5.15) | AU$10 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (AU$795) | AU$634 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.25 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (AU$58) | AU$72 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,054 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 23% 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$6,074 (€3,921) in Hanover.
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