Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Germany is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
Germany | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (112元) | 37元 | + 205% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (80元) | 39元 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (47元) | 13元 | + 267% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (34元) | 15元 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (24元) | 10元 | + 139% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 55元 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (20元) | 15元 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (15元) | 7元 | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (9元) | 6元 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (51元) | 87元 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (15元) | 8元 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (15元) | 11元 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Germany is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
Germany | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (15,690元) | 13,566元 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (12,341元) | 7,567元 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (1,777元) | 499元 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (9,719元) | 6,485元 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (7,091元) | 4,297元 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (1,275元) | 321元 | + 297% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (293元) | 94元 | + 211% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (2,880元) | 1,393元 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (867元) | 485元 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (48元) | 40元 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (138元) | 46元 | + 200% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
Germany | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (676元) | 452元 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (296元) | 258元 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (701元) | 612元 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (943元) | 779元 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
Germany | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (259,116元) | 166,194元 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (14元) | 8元 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (403元) | 252元 | + 60% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
Germany | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (68元) | 43元 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (123元) | 40元 | + 205% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (563元) | 212元 | + 165% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (31元) | 46元 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (23元) | 49元 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (25元) | 41元 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (16元) | 12元 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (13元) | 15元 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (166元) | 94元 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
Germany | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (365元) | 251元 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (193元) | 107元 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (657元) | 895元 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (524元) | 293元 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (80元) | 77元 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (29元) | 29元 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (35元) | 16元 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (4,530元) | 3,577元 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (1.05元) | 0.40元 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (313元) | 356元 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (65元) | 25元 | + 160% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 59% more expensive than in China
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