Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (114元) | 47元 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (66元) | 35元 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (37元) | 14元 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (9元) | 16元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (24元) | 17元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 (23元) | 9元 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (45元) | 50元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (20元) | 12元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (15元) | 5.35元 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (7元) | 5.87元 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (51元) | 109元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (15元) | 9元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (13元) | 12元 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,956 (14,330元) | 14,410元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,534 (11,234元) | 8,541元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (1,309元) | 608元 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,288 (9,437元) | 7,312元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €981 (7,188元) | 4,055元 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (967元) | 321元 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (249元) | 123元 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €440 (3,226元) | 1,570元 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 (1,068元) | 581元 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (68元) | 39元 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (124元) | 69元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (629元) | 474元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (257元) | 253元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (665元) | 614元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (876元) | 700元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,509 (186,847元) | 149,819元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (15元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (491元) | 197元 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (82元) | 23元 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (61元) | 27元 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (279元) | 217元 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.95 (22元) | 37元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (19元) | 22元 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (25元) | 25元 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (11元) | 12元 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (157元) | 52元 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (300元) | 273元 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (172元) | 118元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (1,175元) | 736元 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (424元) | 353元 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (78元) | 98元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (29元) | 23元 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €637 (4,663元) | 2,909元 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.72元) | 0.21元 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (314元) | 400元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (56元) | 52元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 42% more expensive than in China
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