Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$34) | AU$22 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$20) | AU$15 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (AU$2.36) | AU$1.90 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (AU$5.53) | AU$5.74 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.28 (AU$5.82) | AU$4.92 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.73 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (AU$1.89) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (AU$3.84) | AU$3.99 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (AU$3.06) | AU$2.37 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,853 (AU$3,291) | AU$3,994 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 (AU$2,464) | AU$2,720 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (AU$453) | AU$251 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (AU$2,087) | AU$2,834 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €886 (AU$1,574) | AU$2,188 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €150 (AU$267) | AU$190 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$46) | AU$66 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (AU$678) | AU$780 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$165) | AU$219 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (AU$30) | AU$37 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (AU$155) | AU$122 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (AU$78) | AU$97 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (AU$176) | AU$170 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €155 (AU$276) | AU$182 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,153 (AU$48,227) | AU$40,695 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (AU$3.08) | AU$1.92 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (AU$93) | AU$142 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$23 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (AU$122) | AU$82 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (AU$4.99) | AU$5.28 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (AU$4.35) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (AU$3.06) | AU$4.36 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (AU$2.76) | AU$4.58 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (AU$41) | AU$39 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (AU$76) | AU$71 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (AU$48) | AU$47 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (AU$284) | AU$356 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (AU$111) | AU$141 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (AU$7) | AU$5.56 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (AU$1,039) | AU$863 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.77 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$71) | AU$94 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (AU$16) | AU$45 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,042 prices entered by 401 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Australia
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