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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (90元) | 45元 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (59元) | 33元 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (29元) | 15元 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 15元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (22元) | 15元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (19元) | 8元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.49 (43元) | 53元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (18元) | 14元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (13元) | 5.97元 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (7元) | 4.95元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (48元) | 111元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.82 (14元) | 7元 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (9元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,486 (11,525元) | 8,861元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,104 (8,561元) | 4,619元 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (1,683元) | 639元 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €917 (7,107元) | 5,049元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €695 (5,389元) | 2,869元 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (1,054元) | 402元 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (173元) | 94元 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (2,830元) | 2,419元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (682元) | 696元 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 36元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (102元) | 44元 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (625元) | 511元 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (296元) | 242元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (691元) | 659元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (857元) | 656元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,377 (165,752元) | 134,043元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (11元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (585元) | 145元 | + 302% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (50元) | 30元 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (86元) | 37元 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (481元) | 468元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.74 (29元) | 54元 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (16元) | 41元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (12元) | 12元 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (143元) | 60元 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (264元) | 170元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (162元) | 99元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 (712元) | 1,107元 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (454元) | 395元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67元) | 68元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (24元) | 33元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 (28元) | 29元 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (3,472元) | 3,258元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.78元) | 0.29元 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (318元) | 320元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (52元) | 22元 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 53% more expensive than in China
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