Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Xining, China
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| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 99% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (91元) | 50元 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 33元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (27元) | 13元 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (7元) | 2.00元 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (24元) | 5.00元 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (20元) | 3.00元 | + 579% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (42元) | 20元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (19元) | 3.00元 | + 548% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (9元) | 3.00元 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.49 (42元) | 74元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (13元) | 6元 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (8元) | 6元 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 264% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,443 (11,172元) | 2,863元 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,113 (8,613元) | 1,500元 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (1,148元) | 200元 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,010 (7,822元) | 1,500元 | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €733 (5,671元) | 800元 | + 609% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (721元) | 200元 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (188元) | 100元 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (3,061元) | 4,040元 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (785元) | 912元 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 (32元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (112元) | 19元 | + 478% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (670元) | 200元 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (232元) | 195元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (676元) | 700元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (831元) | 700元 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 181% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,621 (167,371元) | 140,000元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (10元) | 7元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (588元) | 100元 | + 488% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (136元) | 24元 | + 469% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Xining (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (44元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (57元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (642元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (26元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (15元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (18元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (11元) | 8元 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (10元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (190元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (260元) | 100元 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (170元) | 90元 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (679元) | 1,776元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (530元) | 300元 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (29元) | 30元 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 (28元) | 10元 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €418 (3,239元) | 3,360元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.83元) | 0.20元 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (246元) | 308元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (50元) | 17元 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 527 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 18,571元 (€2,399) in Berlin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,300元 in Xining.
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