Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €19 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €13 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 | €4.99 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 | €1.36 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 | €4.24 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 | €4.95 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.63 | €4.11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 | €2.67 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 | €1.27 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 | €1.76 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.99 | €2.46 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,903 | €2,241 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,804 | €1,830 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 | €267 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,152 | €1,551 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €912 | €1,049 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 | €170 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €32 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 | €395 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 | €75 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.51 | €8 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €19 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 | €88 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 | €40 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 | €100 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 | €147 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Munich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,119 | €27,102 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 | €1.70 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 | €55 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 | €20 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Munich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 | €7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €10 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | €69 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.48 | €4.00 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 | €2.31 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 | €3.20 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 | €1.83 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 | €1.35 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 | €23 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €50 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €24 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €156 | €149 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €65 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €13 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 | €4.74 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 | €4.21 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 | €431 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.12 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €63 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €8 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 353 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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