Cost of living in Germany compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨976) | ₨336 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨679) | ₨294 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (₨315) | ₨163 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (₨82) | ₨54 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (₨255) | ₨83 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (₨186) | ₨40 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (₨405) | ₨216 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₨199) | ₨152 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (₨128) | ₨29 | + 341% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (₨72) | ₨148 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨508) | ₨766 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (₨149) | ₨88 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (₨112) | ₨35 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 289% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,736 (₨141,607) | ₨30,707 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,315 (₨107,283) | ₨20,031 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (₨15,735) | ₨4,413 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (₨86,958) | ₨22,933 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (₨61,877) | ₨14,192 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (₨11,742) | ₨3,664 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₨2,543) | ₨511 | + 398% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (₨30,683) | ₨29,219 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (₨11,100) | ₨12,383 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨512) | ₨416 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨1,246) | ₨320 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨6,643) | ₨2,328 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨2,806) | ₨2,564 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨6,796) | ₨3,571 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₨9,053) | ₨3,002 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (₨1,943,781) | ₨980,422 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (₨148) | ₨107 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (₨6,596) | ₨1,414 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨623) | ₨140 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨613) | ₨303 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (₨4,235) | ₨1,443 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (₨259) | ₨402 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (₨209) | ₨190 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (₨248) | ₨248 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (₨129) | ₨152 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (₨136) | ₨72 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨1,804) | ₨373 | + 383% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Germany | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₨2,917) | ₨1,405 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨1,905) | ₨592 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (₨6,730) | ₨1,517 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (₨4,081) | ₨2,140 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨767) | ₨607 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (₨255) | ₨229 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (₨320) | ₨173 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (₨44,212) | ₨46,652 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨9) | ₨1.29 | + 562% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨2,952) | ₨1,540 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨597) | ₨247 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 153% more expensive than in India
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