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Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (AU$5.83) | AU$5.91 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.26 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (AU$5.05) | AU$5.65 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (AU$3.97) | AU$5.02 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (AU$3.86) | AU$4.18 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (AU$2.52) | AU$3.34 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (AU$1.48) | AU$5.40 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 (AU$2.87) | AU$3.14 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (AU$2.04) | AU$2.21 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,460 (AU$2,329) | AU$2,628 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,074 (AU$1,713) | AU$2,071 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (AU$300) | AU$244 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €888 (AU$1,417) | AU$2,011 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €670 (AU$1,069) | AU$1,439 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (AU$202) | AU$169 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (AU$583) | AU$550 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (AU$165) | AU$198 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.28 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$21) | AU$29 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$135) | AU$103 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (AU$58) | AU$74 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$140) | AU$147 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (AU$171) | AU$151 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,543 (AU$32,773) | AU$27,124 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (AU$2.29) | AU$1.48 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (AU$118) | AU$141 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (AU$89) | AU$73 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.44 (AU$5.49) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.28 (AU$3.63) | AU$5.22 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (AU$3.60) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.11 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (AU$2.40) | AU$3.77 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$32) | AU$29 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$50) | AU$56 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$35) | AU$36 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (AU$159) | AU$215 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (AU$87) | AU$106 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (AU$5.21) | AU$4.62 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.39 (AU$5.40) | AU$9 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €440 (AU$701) | AU$594 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.65 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (AU$58) | AU$69 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$32 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,028 prices entered by 3,019 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia
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