- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (AU$5.92) | AU$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (AU$1.55) | AU$1.31 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (AU$4.91) | AU$5.74 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (AU$3.86) | AU$5.08 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.38 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (AU$1.45) | AU$5.32 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (AU$2.78) | AU$3.28 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (AU$1.98) | AU$2.26 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,441 (AU$2,263) | AU$2,642 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,088 (AU$1,708) | AU$2,024 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (AU$293) | AU$283 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €911 (AU$1,430) | AU$1,986 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €678 (AU$1,065) | AU$1,411 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (AU$198) | AU$264 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (AU$593) | AU$560 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$145) | AU$189 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.45 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | AU$29 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$134) | AU$103 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$55) | AU$72 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (AU$141) | AU$144 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (AU$175) | AU$149 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,693 (AU$32,504) | AU$26,851 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (AU$2.22) | AU$1.47 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (AU$115) | AU$139 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (AU$99) | AU$70 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (AU$5.11) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (AU$3.44) | AU$5.15 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.11 (AU$3.31) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (AU$2.13) | AU$3.25 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (AU$2.27) | AU$3.83 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$31) | AU$29 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$49) | AU$54 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$34) | AU$36 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (AU$195) | AU$204 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (AU$85) | AU$102 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (AU$5.06) | AU$4.61 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (AU$5.39) | AU$9 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (AU$712) | AU$583 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.58 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (AU$58) | AU$73 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.571
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,133 prices entered by 3,324 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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