- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United States
- Berlin
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to New York City, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 ($4.48) | $5.72 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 ($4.28) | $6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 ($0.84) | $1.66 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 ($3.38) | $4.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 ($3.07) | $4.88 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 ($2.24) | $4.91 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 ($2.39) | $3.97 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 ($1.84) | $1.96 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 ($0.78) | $2.49 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $17 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 ($1.71) | $2.25 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 ($2.24) | $2.04 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 64% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 ($560) | $3,376 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €935 ($1,046) | $2,862 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 ($190) | $184 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €822 ($921) | $2,771 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 ($622) | $1,945 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 ($104) | $127 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 ($34) | $28 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 ($441) | $437 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($112) | $135 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.90 ($5.48) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $29 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($95) | $56 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 ($42) | $43 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($95) | $89 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 ($157) | $137 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,606 ($24,189) | $21,881 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 ($1.46) | $0.70 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 ($99) | $80 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($22) | $15 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $23 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 ($70) | $167 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.87 ($3.22) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.83 ($2.05) | $3.78 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 ($2.18) | $5.14 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 ($1.30) | $4.31 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 ($1.31) | $2.10 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($21) | $27 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 ($28) | $57 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($22) | $32 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 ($141) | $284 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($47) | $69 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.94 ($3.29) | $4.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 ($3.36) | $5.24 | - 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €163 ($182) | $156 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.17) | $0.18 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($51) | $107 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 ($5.04) | $9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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