- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨883) | ₨395 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨611) | ₨262 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (₨306) | ₨143 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₨79) | ₨51 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (₨256) | ₨71 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (₨200) | ₨38 | + 428% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 (₨418) | ₨200 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (₨195) | ₨139 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (₨128) | ₨25 | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (₨75) | ₨122 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨536) | ₨832 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (₨145) | ₨82 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (₨102) | ₨33 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,458 (₨118,486) | ₨30,521 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 (₨88,239) | ₨20,593 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (₨15,259) | ₨4,569 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 (₨74,089) | ₨24,265 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (₨55,286) | ₨14,735 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (₨10,133) | ₨3,625 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,921) | ₨803 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (₨30,276) | ₨33,889 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨7,665) | ₨10,502 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (₨444) | ₨395 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨1,034) | ₨582 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨6,919) | ₨2,439 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨2,829) | ₨2,720 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨7,194) | ₨3,791 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (₨8,821) | ₨2,948 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,734 (₨1,685,186) | ₨879,468 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₨115) | ₨78 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₨5,983) | ₨1,373 | + 336% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨491) | ₨128 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨762) | ₨275 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (₨5,289) | ₨1,366 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (₨270) | ₨252 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (₨179) | ₨177 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.14 (₨174) | ₨227 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (₨112) | ₨131 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (₨114) | ₨71 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,629) | ₨275 | + 493% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨2,520) | ₨1,200 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨1,785) | ₨475 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (₨10,184) | ₨1,906 | + 434% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (₨4,446) | ₨1,982 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨734) | ₨593 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (₨262) | ₨227 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (₨277) | ₨206 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €445 (₨36,156) | ₨38,184 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨10) | ₨64 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨2,951) | ₨1,874 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨528) | ₨257 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 95% more expensive than in India
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