Cost of living in Germany compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,061) | ₨367 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨712) | ₨293 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (₨320) | ₨142 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₨85) | ₨52 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (₨259) | ₨73 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (₨230) | ₨36 | + 537% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (₨495) | ₨227 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨220) | ₨139 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (₨131) | ₨31 | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨87) | ₨132 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨609) | ₨772 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (₨156) | ₨86 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (₨106) | ₨36 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 272% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 272% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,429 (₨125,712) | ₨33,314 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,197 (₨105,347) | ₨19,892 | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (₨14,535) | ₨4,541 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (₨85,736) | ₨19,031 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (₨60,028) | ₨12,492 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (₨9,919) | ₨3,341 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,253) | ₨676 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (₨31,979) | ₨29,555 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨8,289) | ₨10,444 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.74 (₨505) | ₨411 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₨1,373) | ₨211 | + 550% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₨6,851) | ₨2,314 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨3,287) | ₨2,579 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨7,670) | ₨3,601 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₨9,909) | ₨2,719 | + 264% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (₨2,070,983) | ₨918,724 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (₨114) | ₨80 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (₨6,327) | ₨1,156 | + 447% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨593) | ₨100 | + 491% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨868) | ₨212 | + 309% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (₨4,988) | ₨624 | + 699% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (₨278) | ₨316 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (₨187) | ₨161 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (₨204) | ₨254 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (₨114) | ₨140 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (₨139) | ₨68 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,800) | ₨239 | + 652% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨3,107) | ₨1,195 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨2,050) | ₨471 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (₨10,210) | ₨1,633 | + 525% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (₨4,889) | ₨1,629 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨776) | ₨568 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (₨313) | ₨193 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.47 (₨305) | ₨190 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (₨43,528) | ₨36,202 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (₨10) | ₨5.27 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (₨3,600) | ₨1,591 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨602) | ₨271 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 171% more expensive than in India
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