Cost of living in Germany compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (AU$25) | AU$23 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (AU$2.03) | AU$2.03 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (AU$4.65) | AU$6 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (AU$4.53) | AU$5.13 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.82 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (AU$1.84) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (AU$3.13) | AU$3.95 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (AU$2.80) | AU$2.90 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,811 (AU$2,924) | AU$4,165 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (AU$2,296) | AU$2,882 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (AU$399) | AU$326 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,211 (AU$1,956) | AU$2,685 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €862 (AU$1,391) | AU$2,025 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (AU$254) | AU$223 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (AU$51) | AU$70 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (AU$695) | AU$673 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (AU$167) | AU$270 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (AU$27) | AU$43 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (AU$144) | AU$123 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (AU$65) | AU$94 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (AU$154) | AU$169 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (AU$215) | AU$187 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,353 (AU$49,008) | AU$39,588 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (AU$2.84) | AU$1.97 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (AU$82) | AU$167 | - 51% | |
| 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) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$23 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (AU$94) | AU$86 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (AU$4.60) | AU$5.40 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (AU$4.97) | AU$9 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (AU$3.17) | AU$4.39 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.31 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (AU$38) | AU$39 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Germany | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (AU$70) | AU$75 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (AU$41) | AU$46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (AU$202) | AU$257 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (AU$109) | AU$127 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.98 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.46 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (AU$990) | AU$943 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (AU$0.49) | AU$0.86 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (AU$68) | AU$89 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$13) | AU$46 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,966 prices entered by 633 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 25% cheaper than in Australia
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