Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (119元) | 36元 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (83元) | 37元 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (45元) | 13元 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.01 (32元) | 15元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (24元) | 11元 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (55元) | 51元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.67 (21元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (15元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (51元) | 89元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (16元) | 8元 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.83 (14元) | 12元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,942 (15,254元) | 15,701元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,512 (11,880元) | 7,613元 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €231 (1,815元) | 474元 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,250 (9,818元) | 6,823元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €928 (7,290元) | 3,937元 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (1,253元) | 313元 | + 300% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (274元) | 101元 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €462 (3,630元) | 1,340元 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (1,129元) | 542元 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (60元) | 35元 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (134元) | 48元 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (681元) | 415元 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (291元) | 280元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (706元) | 574元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (973元) | 717元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,068 (251,919元) | 152,522元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (14元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (392元) | 245元 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (61元) | 41元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (87元) | 45元 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (570元) | 111元 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (33元) | 47元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.76 (22元) | 44元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (25元) | 32元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (16元) | 9元 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (13元) | 12元 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (177元) | 79元 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (373元) | 225元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (193元) | 110元 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (984元) | 481元 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (525元) | 253元 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (84元) | 74元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (31元) | 27元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (34元) | 12元 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €628 (4,935元) | 3,708元 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (1.01元) | 1.19元 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (309元) | 411元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (66元) | 25元 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 56% more expensive than in China
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