Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (80元) | 47元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (59元) | 37元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (26元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (7元) | 15元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (22元) | 16元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (16元) | 9元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (36元) | 50元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (18元) | 14元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (11元) | 6元 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (6元) | 6元 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.92 (43元) | 119元 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (10元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,718 (12,431元) | 12,333元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,286 (9,303元) | 7,253元 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (1,372元) | 318元 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €995 (7,201元) | 6,482元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €727 (5,257元) | 4,199元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (885元) | 320元 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (231元) | 101元 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (2,558元) | 1,910元 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (683元) | 572元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (46元) | 31元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (101元) | 47元 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (557元) | 478元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (254元) | 260元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (577元) | 644元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (821元) | 794元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,049 (166,783元) | 138,218元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (10元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (576元) | 184元 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (51元) | 29元 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (51元) | 34元 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (276元) | 639元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (21元) | 21元 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.98 (14元) | 26元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.12 (15元) | 29元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (10元) | 11元 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (12元) | 10元 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (140元) | 94元 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is about the same as in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (228元) | 266元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (167元) | 106元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (808元) | 759元 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (387元) | 377元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (61元) | 72元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (22元) | 31元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.87 (28元) | 22元 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (3,408元) | 2,857元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.78元) | 0.48元 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (250元) | 418元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (50元) | 30元 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 33% more expensive than in China
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