Cost of living in Berlin, Germany

Summary of cost of living in Berlin

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €4,550
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €2,580
  • Berlin is the most expensive city in Germany (1 out of 4)
  • Cost of living in Berlin is more expensive than in 78% of cities in Western Europe (12 out of 50)
  • Cost of living in Berlin is more expensive than in 72% of cities in the World (42 out of 144)
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List of prices in Berlin
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.52
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.26
12 eggs, large €4.05
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €3.51
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.96
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €2.35
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.16
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €7
2 liters of coca-cola €1.81
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.67
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €2,244
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,495
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €255
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,421
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €976
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €184
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €30
40” flat screen tv €499
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €96
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €6
Hourly rate for cleaning help €15
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €85
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €35
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €89
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €134
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €28,915
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.77
Monthly ticket public transport €47
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €20
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €5.27
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €58
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.33
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.86
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.08
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.67
Tube of toothpaste €1.58
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €23
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €46
2 tickets to the movies €25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €139
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €63
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.77
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.00
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €776
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.09
1 month of gym membership in business district €35
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €9
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 368 prices entered by 57 different people.
Latest price update: May 13, 2025

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Berlin position in our World Ranking

the world
42nd
out of 144
western europe
12th
out of 50
germany
1st
out of 4

Cheapest and most expensive products in Berlin compared to other cities:

western europe
2nd
western europe
2nd
western europe
4th

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