- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.31 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (AU$4.81) | AU$5.80 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (AU$4.18) | AU$5.30 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.34 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (AU$2.47) | AU$3.37 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (AU$1.54) | AU$5.15 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (AU$2.75) | AU$3.34 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (AU$2.13) | AU$2.37 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,405 (AU$2,247) | AU$2,877 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,084 (AU$1,734) | AU$2,206 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (AU$305) | AU$329 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €857 (AU$1,371) | AU$2,334 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (AU$1,022) | AU$1,553 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (AU$190) | AU$250 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (AU$639) | AU$700 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (AU$129) | AU$200 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.21 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$21) | AU$31 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$129) | AU$108 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$61) | AU$73 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$141) | AU$148 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (AU$187) | AU$154 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,735 (AU$31,576) | AU$26,396 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (AU$2.11) | AU$1.36 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (AU$117) | AU$149 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (AU$94) | AU$67 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.41 (AU$5.46) | AU$8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (AU$3.41) | AU$5.27 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (AU$3.18) | AU$7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (AU$2.02) | AU$3.40 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (AU$2.25) | AU$4.03 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$31) | AU$29 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$51) | AU$54 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$34) | AU$36 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (AU$174) | AU$213 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$79) | AU$101 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 (AU$4.96) | AU$4.46 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (AU$5.54) | AU$9 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (AU$736) | AU$620 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.65 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (AU$72) | AU$79 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$29 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.600
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,634 prices entered by 3,497 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Australia
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