Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 142% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 66 different people.
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Munich (Germany) | Taiyuan (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 (88元) | 44元 | 98% |
| 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 | 252% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.08 (8元) | 13元 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.79 (22元) | 9元 | 130% |
| 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 | ||
| €2.58 (20元) | 9元 | 113% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.58 (12元) | 9元 | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.95 (7元) | 5.53元 | 33% |
| 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 | 13% |
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 362% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taiyuan (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,197 (17,137元) | 3,511元 | 388% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,773 (13,826元) | 1,936元 | 614% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €207 (1,612元) | 207元 | 679% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,286 (10,026元) | 2,406元 | 317% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,007 (7,852元) | 1,222元 | 543% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €125 (975元) | 150元 | 550% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €28 (215元) | 63元 | 241% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €401 (3,126元) | 2,386元 | 31% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €68 (531元) | 426元 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.55 (35元) | 34元 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €16 (122元) | 39元 | 215% |
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taiyuan (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €81 (631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 (674元) | 449元 | 50% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €122 (953元) | 382元 | 150% |
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 197% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taiyuan (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,769 (169,765元) | 108,000元 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €61 (475元) | 71元 | 570% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €19 (148元) | 37元 | 302% |
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taiyuan (China) | Diff |
| 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 | 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 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.20 (9元) | 8元 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.08 (8元) | 11元 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €26 (200元) | 56元 | 254% |
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taiyuan (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €37 (290元) | 173元 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (172元) | 89元 | 92% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €153 (1,193元) | 399元 | 199% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €70 (548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 (4,033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 (514元) | 282元 | 82% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (52元) | 21元 | 147% |
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For example, you would need at least 24,154元 (€3,097) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000元 in Taiyuan.