Cost of living in Germany compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨886) | ₨391 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨586) | ₨280 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (₨306) | ₨141 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₨75) | ₨53 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (₨229) | ₨72 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (₨193) | ₨37 | + 426% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (₨403) | ₨215 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (₨185) | ₨141 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (₨128) | ₨28 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (₨75) | ₨127 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨500) | ₨825 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (₨140) | ₨84 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (₨103) | ₨35 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 212% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,499 (₨116,875) | ₨31,319 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,099 (₨85,720) | ₨20,070 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (₨15,454) | ₨4,179 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €934 (₨72,794) | ₨23,911 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €716 (₨55,864) | ₨13,849 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (₨10,123) | ₨3,140 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,782) | ₨741 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (₨31,311) | ₨30,622 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨6,669) | ₨10,743 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (₨463) | ₨375 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨1,090) | ₨325 | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨6,435) | ₨2,357 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (₨2,953) | ₨2,587 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨7,012) | ₨3,785 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (₨8,918) | ₨2,802 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,475 (₨1,674,581) | ₨933,670 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (₨111) | ₨76 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (₨5,981) | ₨1,212 | + 393% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨501) | ₨108 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨872) | ₨209 | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (₨4,364) | ₨987 | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 (₨289) | ₨248 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (₨157) | ₨172 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (₨186) | ₨234 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₨106) | ₨151 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (₨128) | ₨67 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨1,511) | ₨243 | + 522% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,588) | ₨1,193 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,587) | ₨468 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (₨7,348) | ₨1,731 | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨4,863) | ₨1,919 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨711) | ₨686 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₨254) | ₨220 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (₨291) | ₨226 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (₨36,183) | ₨33,881 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨8) | ₨3.76 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,290) | ₨1,977 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨534) | ₨245 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,656 prices entered by 2,970 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 133% more expensive than in India
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