Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (88元) | 44元 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 29元 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (35元) | 10元 | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (24元) | 9元 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (22元) | 10元 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (43元) | 55元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (20元) | 9元 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (12元) | 9元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (7元) | 5.53元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (66元) | 115元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (13元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (10元) | 12元 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 359% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (17,199元) | 3,511元 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (13,875元) | 1,936元 | + 617% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (1,618元) | 207元 | + 682% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,286 (10,062元) | 2,406元 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €899 (7,034元) | 1,222元 | + 476% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (978元) | 150元 | + 552% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (216元) | 63元 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (3,137元) | 2,386元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (533元) | 426元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (36元) | 34元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (114元) | 39元 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (634元) | 533元 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (305元) | 150元 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (676元) | 449元 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (956元) | 382元 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 198% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (170,371元) | 108,000元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (477元) | 71元 | + 573% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (148元) | 37元 | + 303% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (53元) | 24元 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (128元) | 43元 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (417元) | 200元 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (34元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (15元) | 44元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (20元) | 25元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (9元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.08 (8元) | 11元 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (199元) | 56元 | + 252% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (291元) | 173元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (170元) | 89元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (1,197元) | 399元 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (538元) | 313元 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (80元) | 53元 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (29元) | 26元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (4,047元) | 3,999元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.19元) | 0.25元 | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (516元) | 282元 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (53元) | 21元 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 140% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 26,428元 (€3,377) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Taiyuan.
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