Cost of living in Germany compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨1,444) | ₨376 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨826) | ₨331 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.32 (₨473) | ₨167 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (₨110) | ₨58 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 (₨342) | ₨90 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (₨247) | ₨38 | + 554% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨578) | ₨248 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.71 (₨241) | ₨153 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (₨168) | ₨31 | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (₨86) | ₨171 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨638) | ₨787 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (₨185) | ₨91 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 (₨156) | ₨38 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 298% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,899 (₨168,842) | ₨37,202 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,510 (₨134,282) | ₨23,227 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €230 (₨20,454) | ₨5,797 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,207 (₨107,336) | ₨25,043 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €949 (₨84,415) | ₨16,133 | + 423% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €182 (₨16,152) | ₨6,512 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (₨3,023) | ₨652 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (₨35,623) | ₨30,817 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (₨10,516) | ₨11,976 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨935) | ₨538 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,497) | ₨425 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨7,318) | ₨2,477 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,569) | ₨2,797 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨7,932) | ₨4,303 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (₨11,154) | ₨3,087 | + 261% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (₨2,260,456) | ₨1,248,440 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (₨169) | ₨104 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (₨6,156) | ₨1,115 | + 452% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (₨1,015) | ₨144 | + 604% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨748) | ₨241 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (₨5,452) | ₨891 | + 512% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (₨303) | ₨413 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (₨248) | ₨226 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (₨345) | ₨274 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₨154) | ₨170 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (₨140) | ₨96 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨2,069) | ₨309 | + 570% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (₨3,681) | ₨1,438 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨2,048) | ₨603 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (₨8,712) | ₨1,419 | + 514% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨5,244) | ₨1,942 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨900) | ₨733 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (₨308) | ₨229 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (₨370) | ₨183 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (₨57,686) | ₨50,214 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨9) | ₨1.43 | + 534% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,767) | ₨1,560 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨684) | ₨267 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 178% more expensive than in India
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