Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Xining, China
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| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (88元) | 50元 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (60元) | 33元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 (28元) | 13元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (7元) | 2.00元 | + 272% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (24元) | 5.00元 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (18元) | 3.00元 | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.43 (35元) | 20元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (19元) | 3.00元 | + 535% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (7元) | 3.00元 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.41 (43元) | 74元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (14元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 285% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,482 (11,753元) | 2,863元 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,074 (8,517元) | 1,500元 | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (1,325元) | 200元 | + 562% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,014 (8,041元) | 1,500元 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €727 (5,763元) | 800元 | + 620% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (737元) | 200元 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (195元) | 100元 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €397 (3,146元) | 4,040元 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (767元) | 912元 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.47 (35元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (117元) | 19元 | + 501% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (728元) | 200元 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (231元) | 195元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (624元) | 700元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (807元) | 700元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 189% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,824 (157,201元) | 140,000元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (11元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (637元) | 100元 | + 537% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (141元) | 24元 | + 493% | |
| 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) | €5.64 (45元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (58元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (658元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (26元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.85 (15元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.18 (17元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (11元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (11元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (208元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (230元) | 100元 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (156元) | 90元 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (654元) | 1,776元 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (469元) | 300元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (76元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.34 (27元) | 30元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (28元) | 10元 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €418 (3,318元) | 3,360元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.85元) | 0.20元 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (231元) | 308元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (54元) | 17元 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 856 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least 20,458元 (€2,580) in Berlin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,100元 in Xining.
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