Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (AU$5.67) | AU$5.97 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.48 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (AU$4.61) | AU$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (AU$4.12) | AU$4.99 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (AU$3.88) | AU$4.61 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.20 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (AU$1.53) | AU$5.52 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (AU$2.80) | AU$2.91 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (AU$1.82) | AU$2.47 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (AU$2,243) | AU$3,144 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (AU$1,906) | AU$2,161 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (AU$258) | AU$291 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (AU$1,535) | AU$1,971 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (AU$1,088) | AU$1,506 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (AU$177) | AU$177 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (AU$39) | AU$58 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (AU$563) | AU$494 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (AU$152) | AU$245 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (AU$23) | AU$31 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (AU$123) | AU$101 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (AU$58) | AU$66 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$135) | AU$137 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (AU$177) | AU$140 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (AU$36,871) | AU$28,179 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (AU$2.03) | AU$1.36 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (AU$112) | AU$159 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (AU$89) | AU$68 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (AU$4.96) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (AU$3.34) | AU$4.67 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (AU$3.63) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (AU$2.03) | AU$3.38 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (AU$2.54) | AU$3.51 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$32) | AU$28 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (AU$55) | AU$56 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (AU$36) | AU$36 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (AU$169) | AU$227 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (AU$87) | AU$91 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (AU$5.59) | AU$4.49 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (AU$5.49) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (AU$775) | AU$663 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.51 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (AU$64) | AU$70 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$35 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Australia
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