Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$19) | NZ$16 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (NZ$1.80) | NZ$2.02 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 (NZ$4.18) | NZ$7 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (NZ$4.87) | NZ$4.40 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.69 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (NZ$4.26) | NZ$3.71 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (NZ$2.62) | NZ$3.48 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (NZ$1.61) | NZ$3.88 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$14 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (NZ$2.84) | NZ$3.21 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$2.49 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (NZ$3,648) | NZ$2,691 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (NZ$2,943) | NZ$2,090 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (NZ$343) | NZ$200 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (NZ$2,121) | NZ$1,626 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (NZ$1,742) | NZ$1,470 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (NZ$184) | NZ$232 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (NZ$46) | NZ$74 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | €401 (NZ$665) | NZ$578 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (NZ$113) | NZ$176 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (NZ$26) | NZ$22 | + 19% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (NZ$134) | NZ$86 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (NZ$70) | NZ$73 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (NZ$143) | NZ$167 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (NZ$203) | NZ$162 | + 25% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (NZ$36,135) | NZ$39,529 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (NZ$2.11) | NZ$2.10 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (NZ$107) | NZ$115 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (NZ$31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (NZ$27) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (NZ$88) | NZ$44 | + 103% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$5.57 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (NZ$4.32) | NZ$5.96 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (NZ$1.99) | NZ$2.72 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (NZ$1.88) | NZ$3.43 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (NZ$43) | NZ$23 | + 88% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (NZ$62) | NZ$53 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (NZ$37) | NZ$34 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (NZ$254) | NZ$235 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (NZ$117) | NZ$122 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$16 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.87 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (NZ$858) | NZ$913 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.56 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (NZ$109) | NZ$69 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$31 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Tauranga (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$8,761 (€5,278) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$8,700 in Tauranga.
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