Cost of living in Germany compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨1,431) | ₨376 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨965) | ₨344 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (₨515) | ₨162 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (₨117) | ₨60 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (₨363) | ₨95 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (₨267) | ₨44 | + 508% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨635) | ₨264 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.77 (₨256) | ₨187 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (₨170) | ₨35 | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (₨106) | ₨161 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨613) | ₨903 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨184) | ₨100 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 (₨171) | ₨40 | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 286% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 286% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,838 (₨169,606) | ₨44,390 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,455 (₨134,298) | ₨29,260 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €243 (₨22,385) | ₨5,291 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,189 (₨109,722) | ₨26,330 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €891 (₨82,238) | ₨15,150 | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (₨14,584) | ₨4,546 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (₨3,082) | ₨696 | + 343% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €440 (₨40,621) | ₨25,834 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (₨10,311) | ₨10,693 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨599) | ₨438 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,582) | ₨434 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₨8,107) | ₨2,417 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,674) | ₨2,648 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨8,604) | ₨4,094 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (₨12,278) | ₨2,929 | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,877 (₨2,941,583) | ₨2,100,670 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (₨164) | ₨103 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨4,642) | ₨1,198 | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨816) | ₨111 | + 634% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨1,087) | ₨266 | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (₨6,695) | ₨1,030 | + 550% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (₨386) | ₨364 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (₨263) | ₨188 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (₨284) | ₨269 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (₨181) | ₨171 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (₨162) | ₨82 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨2,088) | ₨281 | + 642% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨4,172) | ₨1,535 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨2,249) | ₨688 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (₨11,562) | ₨1,709 | + 577% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₨5,881) | ₨2,099 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,004) | ₨648 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (₨377) | ₨206 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 (₨407) | ₨205 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €633 (₨58,423) | ₨43,684 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨12) | ₨5.07 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (₨3,983) | ₨1,748 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨783) | ₨298 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 164% more expensive than in India
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