Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (118元) | 37元 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (79元) | 37元 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (42元) | 14元 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (10元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (31元) | 15元 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (22元) | 11元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (54元) | 50元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.82 (21元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (14元) | 6元 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (9元) | 6元 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (50元) | 91元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (15元) | 9元 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.76 (13元) | 12元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,809 (13,600元) | 15,575元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,401 (10,536元) | 7,361元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (1,843元) | 505元 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (8,905元) | 6,729元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €840 (6,317元) | 3,858元 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €162 (1,218元) | 296元 | + 311% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (231元) | 103元 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (2,912元) | 1,460元 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (747元) | 553元 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (58元) | 44元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (125元) | 59元 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (654元) | 418元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (310元) | 296元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (694元) | 568元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (1,001元) | 705元 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,862 (224,552元) | 149,987元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (13元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (377元) | 232元 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (66元) | 51元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (75元) | 84元 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (496元) | 119元 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.64 (35元) | 67元 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.83 (21元) | 57元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (24元) | 29元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (15元) | 8元 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (13元) | 15元 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (175元) | 82元 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (326元) | 215元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (196元) | 111元 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (805元) | 341元 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (510元) | 282元 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (86元) | 81元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (31元) | 28元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.49 (34元) | 17元 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (4,683元) | 3,924元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.95元) | 1.39元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (304元) | 428元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (64元) | 25元 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,806 prices entered by 402 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 43% more expensive than in China
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