Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (91元) | 44元 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 29元 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (35元) | 10元 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 (20元) | 9元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (23元) | 10元 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (43元) | 55元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (20元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (12元) | 9元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (8元) | 5.53元 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 115元 | - 45% | |
| 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 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 360% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 360% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (17,113元) | 3,511元 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (13,807元) | 1,936元 | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (1,610元) | 207元 | + 678% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (9,951元) | 2,406元 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (8,174元) | 1,222元 | + 569% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (863元) | 150元 | + 475% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (215元) | 63元 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (3,122元) | 2,386元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (530元) | 426元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (35元) | 34元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (121元) | 39元 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (630元) | 533元 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (327元) | 150元 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (673元) | 449元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (951元) | 382元 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 206% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 206% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (169,526元) | 108,000元 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (500元) | 71元 | + 606% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (147元) | 37元 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (52元) | 24元 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (127元) | 43元 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (415元) | 200元 | + 107% | |
| 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 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (9元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (9元) | 11元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (200元) | 56元 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (290元) | 173元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (171元) | 89元 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (1,191元) | 399元 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (547元) | 313元 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (79元) | 53元 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (29元) | 26元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (4,027元) | 3,999元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.16元) | 0.25元 | + 358% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (513元) | 282元 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (52元) | 21元 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 142% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 26,671元 (€3,425) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Taiyuan.
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