Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (160元) | 42元 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (91元) | 36元 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (43元) | 15元 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (35元) | 16元 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (22元) | 11元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (50元) | 50元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (23元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.84 (15元) | 7元 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (9元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (57元) | 94元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (17元) | 9元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (13元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,762 (14,634元) | 12,689元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,319 (10,955元) | 5,937元 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €234 (1,940元) | 450元 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,136 (9,438元) | 6,875元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €850 (7,063元) | 3,656元 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (1,303元) | 296元 | + 340% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (214元) | 100元 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (3,172元) | 1,460元 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (828元) | 553元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (65元) | 43元 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (135元) | 55元 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (701元) | 418元 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (349元) | 296元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (793元) | 553元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (1,243元) | 705元 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,263 (226,456元) | 148,726元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (430元) | 228元 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (64元) | 51元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (66元) | 84元 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (569元) | 114元 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (36元) | 67元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (23元) | 57元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (26元) | 25元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (14元) | 7元 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (15元) | 13元 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (185元) | 85元 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (351元) | 178元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (222元) | 109元 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (1,328元) | 1,179元 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (508元) | 320元 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (92元) | 81元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (34元) | 28元 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (36元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (4,857元) | 3,924元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.77元) | 0.34元 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (315元) | 414元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (74元) | 25元 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,527 prices entered by 377 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 64% more expensive than in China
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