- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (87元) | 53元 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (59元) | 33元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (30元) | 15元 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (8元) | 16元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (19元) | 8元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (41元) | 63元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (19元) | 13元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (12元) | 7元 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (7元) | 5.64元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (52元) | 114元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (14元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (10元) | 12元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (11,490元) | 9,680元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (8,612元) | 4,478元 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (1,428元) | 425元 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (7,185元) | 5,603元 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €679 (5,382元) | 3,523元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (1,023元) | 305元 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (187元) | 88元 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (2,943元) | 2,242元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (743元) | 678元 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (43元) | 40元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (100元) | 39元 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (686元) | 554元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (275元) | 280元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (729元) | 614元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (902元) | 672元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (162,567元) | 145,666元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (582元) | 154元 | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (49元) | 26元 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (71元) | 32元 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (476元) | 425元 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (27元) | 30元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (17元) | 37元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (17元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (11元) | 10元 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (159元) | 59元 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (250元) | 159元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (174元) | 86元 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (1,015元) | 723元 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (423元) | 375元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (71元) | 60元 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (3,598元) | 3,310元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.97元) | 0.98元 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (296元) | 300元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (51元) | 20元 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,211 prices entered by 1,691 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 49% more expensive than in China
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