Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (AU$5.57) | AU$5.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.48 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (AU$4.50) | AU$5.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (AU$4.01) | AU$4.98 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (AU$3.83) | AU$4.61 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.20 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (AU$1.51) | AU$5.52 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (AU$2.72) | AU$2.91 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (AU$1.85) | AU$2.47 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,429 (AU$2,188) | AU$3,157 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,197 (AU$1,833) | AU$2,168 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (AU$253) | AU$291 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (AU$1,492) | AU$1,971 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (AU$1,045) | AU$1,506 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (AU$173) | AU$177 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$39) | AU$59 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (AU$556) | AU$494 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$144) | AU$245 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.74 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (AU$24) | AU$31 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (AU$119) | AU$101 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (AU$57) | AU$66 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (AU$133) | AU$137 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (AU$172) | AU$140 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (AU$36,039) | AU$28,154 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (AU$1.98) | AU$1.37 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (AU$110) | AU$159 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (AU$87) | AU$67 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (AU$4.85) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (AU$3.26) | AU$4.67 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (AU$3.55) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.38 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.51 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$31) | AU$28 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (AU$54) | AU$55 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (AU$36) | AU$36 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (AU$178) | AU$227 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (AU$85) | AU$91 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (AU$5.44) | AU$4.50 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.47 (AU$5.31) | AU$9 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (AU$757) | AU$663 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.51 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (AU$63) | AU$70 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$10) | AU$35 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Australia
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