Cost of living in Karlsruhe, Germany vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 16% 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 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 (AU$6) | AU$5.27 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.46 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (AU$5.13) | AU$5.06 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (AU$3.97) | AU$4.83 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (AU$3.58) | AU$4.57 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.20 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (AU$1.34) | AU$5.70 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (AU$2.59) | AU$2.82 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (AU$2.18) | AU$2.67 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,414 (AU$2,187) | AU$2,894 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €954 (AU$1,475) | AU$2,147 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (AU$186) | AU$238 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €770 (AU$1,191) | AU$1,809 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (AU$893) | AU$1,422 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (AU$177) | AU$159 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$46 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €469 (AU$725) | AU$354 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (AU$163) | AU$212 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | AU$28 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 6% cheaper 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) | €27 (AU$42) | AU$59 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (AU$113) | AU$129 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (AU$177) | AU$131 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,773 (AU$33,678) | AU$27,303 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (AU$2.02) | AU$1.38 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (AU$95) | AU$160 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (AU$32) | AU$21 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (AU$29) | AU$24 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (AU$80) | AU$72 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 (AU$5.96) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (AU$3.07) | AU$4.47 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (AU$5.65) | AU$5.32 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (AU$2.61) | AU$2.55 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (AU$2.44) | AU$3.01 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (AU$38) | AU$51 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$32) | AU$39 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (AU$82) | AU$226 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (AU$76) | AU$78 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 (AU$4.76) | AU$4.40 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (AU$5.09) | AU$10 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (AU$678) | AU$634 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.25 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (AU$56) | AU$72 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,046 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,487 (€4,194) in Karlsruhe.
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