Cost of living in Germany compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (115元) | 47元 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (76元) | 40元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (43元) | 15元 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (32元) | 18元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.21 (25元) | 10元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (48元) | 61元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.70 (21元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (15元) | 7元 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (8元) | 6元 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (48元) | 119元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (15元) | 9元 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (13元) | 15元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,967 (15,147元) | 11,988元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,583 (12,190元) | 6,948元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €241 (1,853元) | 489元 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,195 (9,199元) | 6,875元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €929 (7,152元) | 4,568元 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €214 (1,646元) | 358元 | + 360% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (279元) | 107元 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (2,850元) | 1,370元 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (878元) | 717元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (72元) | 35元 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (129元) | 46元 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (668元) | 489元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (290元) | 245元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (694元) | 604元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (889元) | 781元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,638 (235,894元) | 156,400元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (14元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (436元) | 218元 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (65元) | 37元 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (58元) | 25元 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (553元) | 407元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (34元) | 46元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.19 (25元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (24元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (15元) | 11元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (170元) | 77元 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Germany | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (348元) | 214元 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (188元) | 105元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (1,364元) | 1,346元 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (498元) | 410元 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (78元) | 70元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 (28元) | 31元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (32元) | 17元 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €640 (4,928元) | 3,025元 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.80元) | 0.27元 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (304元) | 373元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (62元) | 23元 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 55% more expensive than in China
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