Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (AU$5.78) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.43 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (AU$4.69) | AU$5.82 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (AU$3.41) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (AU$3.65) | AU$4.43 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (AU$2.34) | AU$3.13 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (AU$1.32) | AU$6 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (AU$2.73) | AU$3.22 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.94 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,736 (AU$2,601) | AU$2,653 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,315 (AU$1,971) | AU$1,914 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (AU$289) | AU$223 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (AU$1,597) | AU$2,260 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (AU$1,137) | AU$1,670 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (AU$216) | AU$169 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (AU$47) | AU$64 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (AU$564) | AU$584 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (AU$204) | AU$229 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (AU$23) | AU$39 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$122) | AU$119 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$52) | AU$75 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (AU$125) | AU$150 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (AU$166) | AU$158 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (AU$35,708) | AU$32,954 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (AU$2.73) | AU$1.86 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (AU$121) | AU$146 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$11) | AU$14 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (AU$78) | AU$80 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (AU$4.76) | AU$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (AU$3.84) | AU$4.49 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (AU$4.56) | AU$5.55 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.06 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (AU$2.49) | AU$3.43 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (AU$33) | AU$33 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (AU$54) | AU$61 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (AU$35) | AU$39 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (AU$124) | AU$257 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$75) | AU$112 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (AU$4.68) | AU$5.13 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (AU$5.88) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (AU$812) | AU$792 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (AU$54) | AU$73 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$41 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,491 prices entered by 591 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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