Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$23) | AU$21 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (AU$1.74) | AU$1.61 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (AU$4.96) | AU$5.88 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (AU$3.89) | AU$4.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (AU$2.75) | AU$3.17 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (AU$1.42) | AU$6 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (AU$2.83) | AU$3.37 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (AU$2.59) | AU$2.57 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,679 (AU$2,570) | AU$2,999 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 (AU$2,109) | AU$2,129 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (AU$278) | AU$280 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,106 (AU$1,693) | AU$2,038 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €885 (AU$1,355) | AU$1,525 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (AU$193) | AU$175 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (AU$45) | AU$72 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (AU$647) | AU$552 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (AU$207) | AU$251 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (AU$139) | AU$114 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (AU$55) | AU$74 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (AU$146) | AU$153 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (AU$196) | AU$168 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,516 (AU$39,065) | AU$31,985 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (AU$2.90) | AU$1.97 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (AU$117) | AU$157 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$10 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (AU$58) | AU$74 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.38 (AU$5.17) | AU$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (AU$4.26) | AU$4.91 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (AU$4.55) | AU$5.52 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (AU$2.68) | AU$3.39 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (AU$2.50) | AU$3.43 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (AU$32) | AU$32 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (AU$57) | AU$65 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$36) | AU$39 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (AU$237) | AU$225 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (AU$89) | AU$107 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (AU$5.15) | AU$5.01 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (AU$789) | AU$717 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (AU$58) | AU$76 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$42 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,024 prices entered by 652 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 15% cheaper than in Australia
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