Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 135% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | + 100% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Munich | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (107元) | 22元 | + 380% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (62元) | 31元 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (55元) | 12元 | + 350% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (9元) | 12元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.97 (28元) | 14元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 (21元) | 8元 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (47元) | 40元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (15元) | 12元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (9元) | 5.27元 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (7元) | 5.28元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (69元) | 100元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (11元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 301% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Munich | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,561 (17,758元) | 4,008元 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,914 (13,268元) | 2,539元 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (1,542元) | 272元 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,536 (10,647元) | 2,631元 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,077 (7,465元) | 1,566元 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (996元) | 268元 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (308元) | 97元 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (2,905元) | 2,514元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 (1,228元) | 930元 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (36元) | 27元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (124元) | 26元 | + 384% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Munich | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (610元) | 488元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (207元) | 332元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (678元) | 630元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (913元) | 567元 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 145% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Munich | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,578 (156,536元) | 117,537元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (13元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (422元) | 115元 | + 266% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (141元) | 27元 | + 423% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Munich | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (47元) | 19元 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (59元) | 25元 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (438元) | 200元 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (26元) | 25元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (14元) | 32元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (22元) | 40元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (9元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (9元) | 10元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (171元) | 29元 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Munich | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (336元) | 86元 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (166元) | 66元 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (1,020元) | 652元 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (515元) | 180元 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (90元) | 41元 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (30元) | 22元 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (3,427元) | 4,238元 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (1.10元) | 0.25元 | + 340% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (429元) | 363元 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (39元) | 20元 | + 94% | |
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TOTAL | + 135% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 293 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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