- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Berlin
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (元45) | 元40 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (元30) | 元26 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (元28) | 元27 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (元5.63) | 元13 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (元25) | 元16 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (元18) | 元12 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (元15) | 元57 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (元19) | 元14 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (元10) | 元8 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (元5.25) | 元5.17 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元51) | 元95 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (元11) | 元8 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (元15) | 元6 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 103% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (元3,752) | 元3,917 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €957 (元7,183) | 元2,500 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (元1,650) | 元533 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €924 (元6,936) | 元2,800 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (元4,982) | 元1,450 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €189 (元1,416) | 元800 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (元225) | 元136 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €302 (元2,264) | 元2,488 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (元709) | 元500 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.69 (元43) | 元35 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元98) | 元22 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (元634) | 元442 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (元275) | 元195 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (元640) | 元600 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (元1,103) | 元499 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 135% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,998 (元142,565) | 元182,922 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (元10) | 元8 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (元664) | 元110 | + 507% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (元147) | 元31 | + 373% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (元40) | 元150 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (元51) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (元591) | 元80 | + 639% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.10 (元23) | 元10 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (元15) | 元33 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (元15) | 元33 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (元13) | 元9 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (元11) | 元11 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (元141) | 元40 | + 252% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (元198) | 元124 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (元150) | 元96 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (元905) | 元50 | + 1709% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (元315) | 元543 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元64) | 元46 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (元22) | 元31 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (元23) | 元13 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €465 (元3,486) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (元1.13) | 元3.50 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (元326) | 元780 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (元34) | 元12 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,759
(€2,367)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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