- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元82) | 元53 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元56) | 元33 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (元29) | 元16 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (元7) | 元16 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 (元23) | 元16 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (元19) | 元8 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (元37) | 元61 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (元18) | 元14 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (元12) | 元7 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (元7) | 元5.48 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元51) | 元110 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (元10) | 元12 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,427 (元10,816) | 元10,079 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,084 (元8,213) | 元4,984 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (元1,274) | 元459 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €862 (元6,531) | 元5,239 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €640 (元4,853) | 元3,610 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (元884) | 元338 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (元180) | 元84 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (元2,809) | 元2,367 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (元657) | 元657 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.17 (元39) | 元39 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元95) | 元36 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (元636) | 元546 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (元280) | 元260 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (元676) | 元611 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (元892) | 元604 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,098 (元152,314) | 元143,255 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (元10) | 元7 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (元545) | 元153 | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元52) | 元25 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (元63) | 元43 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (元476) | 元265 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.38 (元26) | 元31 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.05 (元16) | 元44 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.04 (元15) | 元38 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (元10) | 元9 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (元11) | 元12 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (元152) | 元60 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元240) | 元173 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (元160) | 元98 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €114 (元864) | 元818 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (元380) | 元416 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元68) | 元64 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (元24) | 元34 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (元26) | 元35 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (元3,475) | 元3,329 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (元1.18) | 元0.51 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (元325) | 元431 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (元47) | 元20 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 40% more expensive than in China
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