- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.33 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (AU$4.92) | AU$5.77 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (AU$4.07) | AU$5.06 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (AU$4.00) | AU$4.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (AU$2.47) | AU$3.36 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (AU$1.47) | AU$5.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (AU$2.86) | AU$3.26 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (AU$2.00) | AU$2.20 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,429 (AU$2,312) | AU$2,718 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (AU$1,759) | AU$2,078 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (AU$284) | AU$292 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €903 (AU$1,461) | AU$2,104 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 (AU$1,096) | AU$1,460 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (AU$200) | AU$248 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (AU$610) | AU$664 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (AU$154) | AU$208 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$21) | AU$30 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (AU$141) | AU$108 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$57) | AU$76 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (AU$148) | AU$147 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (AU$183) | AU$157 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 2% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,579 (AU$33,302) | AU$26,190 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (AU$2.27) | AU$1.45 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (AU$118) | AU$139 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (AU$99) | AU$70 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (AU$5.44) | AU$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (AU$3.45) | AU$5.19 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (AU$3.44) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.39 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (AU$2.29) | AU$3.80 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$33) | AU$30 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$51) | AU$54 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$36) | AU$36 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (AU$207) | AU$213 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (AU$86) | AU$104 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (AU$5.23) | AU$4.53 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (AU$5.54) | AU$9 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €459 (AU$742) | AU$602 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.64 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (AU$62) | AU$78 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.618
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,263 prices entered by 3,426 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia
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