Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (119元) | 46元 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (75元) | 40元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (42元) | 15元 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (10元) | 17元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (32元) | 18元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (24元) | 11元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 62元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (20元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (15元) | 7元 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (8元) | 6元 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (51元) | 118元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (17元) | 9元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,810 (13,981元) | 13,507元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,520 (11,740元) | 7,710元 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €243 (1,880元) | 488元 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,196 (9,234元) | 7,095元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €948 (7,321元) | 4,246元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €214 (1,651元) | 271元 | + 510% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (256元) | 113元 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (2,809元) | 1,322元 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (880元) | 592元 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (74元) | 34元 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (129元) | 49元 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (634元) | 510元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (301元) | 252元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (690元) | 624元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (951元) | 839元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,798 (206,955元) | 159,743元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (14元) | 9元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (490元) | 198元 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (65元) | 41元 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (58元) | 29元 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (554元) | 328元 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.24 (25元) | 52元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (21元) | 45元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (25元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (14元) | 12元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (12元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (171元) | 86元 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (341元) | 249元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (178元) | 111元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (1,368元) | 1,566元 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (486元) | 399元 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (77元) | 76元 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (27元) | 30元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (31元) | 15元 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €617 (4,765元) | 2,783元 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.80元) | 0.24元 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (320元) | 427元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (60元) | 24元 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 49% more expensive than in China
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