- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元83) | 元54 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元57) | 元33 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (元29) | 元16 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (元7) | 元16 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (元23) | 元15 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (元20) | 元8 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (元39) | 元64 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (元18) | 元14 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (元12) | 元7 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (元7) | 元5.28 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元52) | 元107 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (元13) | 元8 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (元10) | 元13 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,408 (元10,882) | 元10,386 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,082 (元8,359) | 元5,355 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (元1,475) | 元443 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €857 (元6,623) | 元5,264 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (元4,937) | 元3,950 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (元916) | 元323 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (元185) | 元98 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (元3,084) | 元2,433 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (元624) | 元691 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.18 (元40) | 元42 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元102) | 元34 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (元626) | 元560 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (元293) | 元275 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (元682) | 元647 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (元903) | 元711 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (元153,097) | 元146,954 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (元10) | 元7 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (元563) | 元158 | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 0% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (元62) | 元26 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元68) | 元37 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (元458) | 元418 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.41 (元26) | 元34 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (元16) | 元41 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (元15) | 元35 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (元10) | 元10 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (元11) | 元11 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (元151) | 元64 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元247) | 元166 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (元162) | 元98 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (元829) | 元846 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (元383) | 元405 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元70) | 元66 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (元24) | 元34 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (元27) | 元35 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (元3,557) | 元3,272 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (元1.71) | 元11 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (元344) | 元413 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (元48) | 元20 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,282 prices entered by 1,738 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 21% more expensive than in China
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