- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元90) | 元53 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元60) | 元33 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (元31) | 元15 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (元8) | 元16 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 (元25) | 元16 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (元20) | 元8 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.04 (元41) | 元62 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (元20) | 元14 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (元13) | 元7 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (元7) | 元5.68 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元53) | 元113 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (元14) | 元8 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (元10) | 元13 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,426 (元11,505) | 元9,961 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,085 (元8,758) | 元4,816 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (元1,374) | 元445 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €895 (元7,224) | 元5,460 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €671 (元5,419) | 元3,552 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (元943) | 元317 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元189) | 元84 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (元3,067) | 元2,420 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (元743) | 元670 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.34 (元43) | 元40 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元103) | 元39 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (元698) | 元528 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (元278) | 元270 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (元737) | 元621 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (元908) | 元680 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,608 (元166,318) | 元142,889 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (元11) | 元7 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (元584) | 元146 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (元52) | 元26 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元70) | 元40 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (元488) | 元263 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.34 (元27) | 元30 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (元17) | 元38 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (元17) | 元39 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (元11) | 元9 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (元11) | 元13 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (元165) | 元60 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元259) | 元165 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (元177) | 元93 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 (元1,056) | 元826 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (元426) | 元403 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元71) | 元61 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (元26) | 元34 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (元28) | 元32 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €461 (元3,720) | 元3,320 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (元1.00) | 元0.65 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (元304) | 元355 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (元51) | 元21 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,086 prices entered by 1,701 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 51% more expensive than in China
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