Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (97元) | 48元 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 34元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (29元) | 17元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (22元) | 14元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (20元) | 9元 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.69 (45元) | 65元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (19元) | 13元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (12元) | 6元 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (8元) | 5.97元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (55元) | 86元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (14元) | 9元 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (10元) | 11元 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,442 (11,432元) | 7,626元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,182 (9,370元) | 4,707元 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (1,384元) | 429元 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €929 (7,363元) | 6,661元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (5,497元) | 3,214元 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (959元) | 246元 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (197元) | 81元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (3,032元) | 2,117元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (737元) | 718元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (38元) | 48元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (115元) | 45元 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (627元) | 427元 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (291元) | 236元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (702元) | 541元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (893元) | 545元 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,108 (183,223元) | 156,177元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (596元) | 185元 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (54元) | 30元 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (73元) | 34元 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (446元) | 388元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (25元) | 33元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (19元) | 47元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.51 (20元) | 41元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (10元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (13元) | 12元 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (171元) | 73元 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (290元) | 185元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (177元) | 92元 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (918元) | 945元 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (479元) | 415元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (75元) | 70元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (27元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.70 (29元) | 35元 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (3,933元) | 3,346元 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.94元) | 0.61元 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (358元) | 360元 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (54元) | 21元 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,784 prices entered by 690 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 57% more expensive than in China
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