- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨893) | ₨417 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨611) | ₨267 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (₨303) | ₨142 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨80) | ₨52 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (₨250) | ₨72 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (₨201) | ₨40 | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (₨416) | ₨201 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₨198) | ₨139 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (₨127) | ₨25 | + 413% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (₨74) | ₨121 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨536) | ₨831 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (₨144) | ₨82 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (₨100) | ₨33 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,445 (₨117,700) | ₨30,942 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,089 (₨88,696) | ₨21,285 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (₨14,673) | ₨4,411 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €906 (₨73,753) | ₨25,314 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (₨55,355) | ₨15,654 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (₨10,515) | ₨3,891 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,923) | ₨844 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (₨30,477) | ₨33,586 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨7,634) | ₨10,591 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (₨442) | ₨382 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨1,032) | ₨545 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₨7,095) | ₨2,400 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨2,835) | ₨2,705 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨7,450) | ₨3,717 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₨9,212) | ₨2,922 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (₨1,670,709) | ₨876,886 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₨115) | ₨78 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₨5,986) | ₨1,322 | + 353% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨500) | ₨136 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨732) | ₨283 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (₨4,897) | ₨1,544 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (₨274) | ₨255 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (₨177) | ₨177 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (₨171) | ₨228 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₨111) | ₨132 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (₨117) | ₨70 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,641) | ₨278 | + 491% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨2,569) | ₨1,196 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨1,789) | ₨471 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (₨10,359) | ₨1,987 | + 421% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₨4,340) | ₨1,802 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨734) | ₨643 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₨265) | ₨195 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (₨279) | ₨206 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (₨37,254) | ₨38,465 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨10) | ₨58 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨3,055) | ₨1,868 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨527) | ₨248 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 98% more expensive than in India
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