Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (AU$6) | AU$5.92 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.27 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (AU$4.84) | AU$5.59 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (AU$3.94) | AU$4.90 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.03 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (AU$3.90) | AU$4.31 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (AU$2.61) | AU$3.25 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (AU$1.58) | AU$5.84 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (AU$2.92) | AU$2.92 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (AU$2.20) | AU$2.23 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,481 (AU$2,430) | AU$2,591 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,095 (AU$1,797) | AU$2,075 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (AU$329) | AU$190 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €934 (AU$1,532) | AU$1,963 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €715 (AU$1,173) | AU$1,437 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (AU$214) | AU$185 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$37) | AU$60 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €404 (AU$662) | AU$566 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$139) | AU$212 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (AU$23) | AU$31 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (AU$136) | AU$100 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$62) | AU$76 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (AU$147) | AU$150 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (AU$190) | AU$155 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,642 (AU$35,511) | AU$26,374 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (AU$2.34) | AU$1.50 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (AU$126) | AU$151 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (AU$92) | AU$69 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.64 (AU$5.97) | AU$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (AU$3.37) | AU$4.77 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (AU$3.90) | AU$5.80 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (AU$2.42) | AU$3.25 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (AU$2.63) | AU$3.84 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (AU$31) | AU$29 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$54) | AU$55 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (AU$157) | AU$216 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (AU$98) | AU$104 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (AU$5.35) | AU$4.71 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (AU$767) | AU$639 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.38 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (AU$70) | AU$73 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$35 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.641
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,644 prices entered by 1,660 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Australia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Australia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Angola is 33% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Australia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Australia