Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 102% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (91元) | 25元 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 32元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (35元) | 8元 | + 365% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (8元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 (20元) | 7元 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (23元) | 7元 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (43元) | 35元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (20元) | 7元 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (12元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (8元) | 4.70元 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 73元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 549% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 549% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (17,169元) | 1,461元 | + 1075% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (13,852元) | 1,200元 | + 1054% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (1,615元) | 471元 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (9,983元) | 1,500元 | + 566% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (8,201元) | 700元 | + 1072% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (866元) | 200元 | + 333% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (215元) | 51元 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (3,132元) | 2,285元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (532元) | 657元 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (36元) | 44元 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (122元) | 25元 | + 387% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (632元) | 316元 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (328元) | 234元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (675元) | 423元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (954元) | 405元 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (170,080元) | 250,728元 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (502元) | 85元 | + 489% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (148元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (52元) | 33元 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (128元) | 12元 | + 963% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (416元) | 400元 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (34元) | 21元 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (15元) | 38元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (20元) | 26元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (9元) | 11元 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (200元) | 15元 | + 1236% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (291元) | 62元 | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (172元) | 43元 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (1,195元) | 1,000元 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (549元) | 400元 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (80元) | 50元 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (29元) | 32元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (32元) | 20元 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (4,040元) | 4,000元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.17元) | 0.32元 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (515元) | 486元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (52元) | 18元 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 237 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 133% more expensive than in Tai'an (China)
For example, you would need at least 10,720元 (€1,372) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,600元 in Tai'an.
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