- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (AU$5.91) | AU$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (AU$1.54) | AU$1.33 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (AU$4.70) | AU$5.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (AU$3.98) | AU$5.05 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (AU$3.71) | AU$4.29 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.35 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (AU$1.44) | AU$5.16 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (AU$2.76) | AU$3.25 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (AU$1.91) | AU$2.33 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,402 (AU$2,195) | AU$2,802 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,056 (AU$1,653) | AU$2,145 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (AU$265) | AU$295 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €874 (AU$1,369) | AU$2,154 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (AU$1,009) | AU$1,511 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (AU$180) | AU$237 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €382 (AU$598) | AU$672 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (AU$152) | AU$210 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | AU$30 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (AU$129) | AU$108 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$54) | AU$76 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (AU$137) | AU$149 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (AU$172) | AU$156 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,284 (AU$31,745) | AU$26,203 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (AU$2.13) | AU$1.42 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (AU$113) | AU$144 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (AU$89) | AU$72 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 (AU$5.10) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (AU$3.32) | AU$5.19 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (AU$3.14) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.43 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (AU$2.17) | AU$3.87 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$32) | AU$29 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$51) | AU$54 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$34) | AU$36 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (AU$188) | AU$214 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (AU$79) | AU$105 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (AU$4.96) | AU$4.51 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (AU$5.42) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (AU$709) | AU$612 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.71 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (AU$59) | AU$80 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.565
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,746 prices entered by 3,484 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 22% cheaper than in Australia
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