Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (AU$24) | AU$23 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (AU$2.03) | AU$2.04 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (AU$4.99) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (AU$4.30) | AU$5.14 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (AU$3.11) | AU$3.64 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (AU$1.81) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (AU$3.19) | AU$3.70 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (AU$3.13) | AU$3.39 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (AU$3,322) | AU$4,709 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (AU$2,613) | AU$3,141 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (AU$376) | AU$218 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (AU$2,058) | AU$2,788 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (AU$1,502) | AU$2,151 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (AU$270) | AU$174 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (AU$62) | AU$76 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (AU$610) | AU$793 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (AU$184) | AU$288 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (AU$29) | AU$48 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (AU$143) | AU$129 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$63) | AU$95 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (AU$148) | AU$179 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (AU$200) | AU$209 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (AU$54,866) | AU$38,866 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (AU$3.02) | AU$1.99 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (AU$85) | AU$185 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (AU$26) | AU$19 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (AU$119) | AU$81 | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (AU$4.96) | AU$5.56 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (AU$5.31) | AU$9 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (AU$3.29) | AU$4.36 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (AU$2.79) | AU$5.30 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (AU$35) | AU$36 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (AU$77) | AU$66 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (AU$41) | AU$46 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (AU$139) | AU$262 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (AU$111) | AU$127 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (AU$6) | AU$5.10 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (AU$959) | AU$1,070 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.95 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$66) | AU$92 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$14) | AU$44 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,215 prices entered by 755 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 24% cheaper than in Australia
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