Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Berlin | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €18 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 | €3.86 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 | €1.05 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 | €3.22 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 | €2.17 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 | €2.43 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.35 | €1.69 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 | €1.13 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 | €1.97 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 | €0.91 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Berlin | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,244 | €1,877 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,495 | €1,287 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 | €105 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,421 | €1,295 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €976 | €891 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €184 | €75 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €26 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 | €314 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €101 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €9 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €12 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €74 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €29 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €81 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €90 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Berlin | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 | €29,231 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 | €1.60 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €31 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €20 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €9 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 | €8 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €56 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 | €3.64 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 | €3.44 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 | €3.72 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 | €2.07 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 | €2.55 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €18 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Berlin | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €40 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €19 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 | €51 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 | €56 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €13 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 | €3.62 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €5.33 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 | €499 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.26 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €61 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.65 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,843 prices entered by 247 different people.
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