Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$27) | AU$21 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$14 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.39 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (AU$2.02) | AU$1.80 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (AU$4.68) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (AU$4.31) | AU$4.81 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (AU$3.07) | AU$3.45 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (AU$1.56) | AU$5.54 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (AU$3.29) | AU$3.72 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (AU$2.79) | AU$2.69 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Germany is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,952 (AU$3,163) | AU$3,090 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,499 (AU$2,429) | AU$2,264 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (AU$352) | AU$229 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,207 (AU$1,955) | AU$2,137 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €921 (AU$1,493) | AU$1,652 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (AU$286) | AU$169 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (AU$53) | AU$69 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (AU$685) | AU$569 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (AU$181) | AU$277 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (AU$26) | AU$34 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$132) | AU$113 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (AU$60) | AU$80 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (AU$146) | AU$164 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (AU$199) | AU$172 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (AU$41,186) | AU$34,026 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (AU$3.09) | AU$1.90 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (AU$113) | AU$158 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$8 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (AU$99) | AU$76 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (AU$5.52) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (AU$4.52) | AU$4.92 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (AU$2.80) | AU$4.43 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (AU$2.56) | AU$4.33 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (AU$38) | AU$34 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (AU$66) | AU$60 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (AU$37) | AU$40 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (AU$159) | AU$269 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (AU$96) | AU$110 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (AU$5.61) | AU$5.05 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (AU$1,051) | AU$806 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.36 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (AU$69) | AU$71 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$12) | AU$42 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Australia
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