Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Berlin | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R 268) | R 177 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R 203) | R 91 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R 121) | R 53 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (R 24) | R 24 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (R 84) | R 52 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.37 (R 66) | R 29 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R 126) | R 121 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (R 52) | R 30 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (R 38) | R 24 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (R 20) | R 23 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.78 (R 114) | R 124 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (R 34) | R 26 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.92 (R 38) | R 14 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 131% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,372 (R 46,680) | R 14,758 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,654 (R 32,544) | R 12,628 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 (R 5,091) | R 2,181 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,291 (R 25,398) | R 9,335 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €911 (R 17,923) | R 8,959 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €168 (R 3,315) | R 1,928 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (R 745) | R 662 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €503 (R 9,890) | R 5,457 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (R 2,165) | R 1,736 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R 150) | R 128 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (R 314) | R 92 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (R 1,693) | R 887 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (R 681) | R 768 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R 1,688) | R 1,646 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (R 2,456) | R 1,348 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 (R 672,282) | R 440,461 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (R 35) | R 25 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (R 1,001) | R 988 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (R 472) | R 185 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R 155) | R 89 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (R 104) | R 248 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (R 1,028) | R 522 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (R 85) | R 52 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (R 59) | R 39 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (R 65) | R 72 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (R 36) | R 34 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (R 40) | R 26 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R 405) | R 137 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Berlin | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R 988) | R 498 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R 481) | R 249 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (R 2,735) | R 963 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (R 1,232) | R 690 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R 232) | R 102 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (R 73) | R 35 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (R 79) | R 39 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €877 (R 17,256) | R 9,905 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R 2.33) | R 1.72 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R 707) | R 649 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R 161) | R 54 | + 196% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
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