Cost of Living Comparison Between Munich and Berlin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Berlin are 0.3% lower than in Munich (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Berlin are 4.2% lower than in Munich | |
| Rent Prices in Berlin are 11.5% lower than in Munich | |
| Restaurant Prices in Berlin are 4.4% lower than in Munich | |
| Groceries Prices in Berlin are 1.5% lower than in Munich | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Berlin is 7.9% lower than in Munich | |
Restaurants | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.50 € | 70.00 € | -3.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.74 € | 3.71 € | -0.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.14 € | 2.79 € | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 € | 2.52 € | -3.7 % |
Markets | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.38 € | 4.32 € | -1.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.11 € | 1.77 € | -16.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.26 € | +5.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.12 € | 3.21 € | +2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.82 € | 5.78 € | -0.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.70 € | 5.86 € | +2.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 7.00 € | -4.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.19 € | -3.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.72 € | +4.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.97 € | -6.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.45 € | +3.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.74 € | +0.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.77 € | -1.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.80 € | 1.55 € | -13.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 € | 0.90 € | +7.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 5.99 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 0.98 € | +3.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 1.64 € | +5.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 8.20 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 € | 3.50 € | -5.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 49.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 € | 5.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 € | 3.70 € | -0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 35.00 € | +6.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.82 € | -1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 29,780.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,444.44 € | 30,197.67 € | +14.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 283.47 € | 333.35 € | +17.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.14 € | 19.41 € | -3.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.66 € | 39.03 € | +3.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.52 € | 34.50 € | -20.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.12 € | 21.75 € | -13.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 12.65 € | -2.7 % |
Childcare | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 837.41 € | 192.09 € | -77.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,755.56 € | 8,661.11 € | -37.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.28 € | 81.96 € | -1.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.18 € | 38.19 € | +18.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.66 € | 87.23 € | +4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.58 € | 130.34 € | +16.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,449.81 € | 1,264.89 € | -12.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,151.35 € | 899.41 € | -21.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,510.23 € | 2,390.30 € | -4.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,027.03 € | 1,761.86 € | -13.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 953.21 € | 752.73 € | -21.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 698.05 € | 542.39 € | -22.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Munich Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,483.33 € | 3,072.12 € | -11.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.40 | 4.01 | +17.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Bremen | 245.49 miles |