Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Berlin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Berlin is 5.2% lower than in Sydney (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Berlin is 16.2% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Berlin are 34.7% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Berlin are 4.3% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Berlin are 19.4% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Berlin is 10.4% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
26.00 A$ (14.60 €) |
26.72 A$ (15.00 €) |
+2.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
125.48 A$ (70.46 €) |
111.31 A$ (62.50 €) |
-11.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 A$ (8.42 €) |
21.37 A$ (12.00 €) |
+42.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.72 A$ (6.02 €) |
8.73 A$ (4.90 €) |
-18.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 A$ (6.74 €) |
7.12 A$ (4.00 €) |
-40.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.40 A$ (3.03 €) |
6.86 A$ (3.85 €) |
+27.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.97 A$ (2.23 €) |
5.40 A$ (3.03 €) |
+36.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.05 A$ (1.71 €) |
4.49 A$ (2.52 €) |
+47.2 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.70 A$ (1.52 €) |
2.07 A$ (1.16 €) |
-23.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.60 A$ (2.02 €) |
3.06 A$ (1.72 €) |
-15.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.56 A$ (0.88 €) |
2.20 A$ (1.24 €) |
+41.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.31 A$ (4.67 €) |
6.03 A$ (3.38 €) |
-27.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.31 A$ (4.10 €) |
10.00 A$ (5.62 €) |
+36.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.02 A$ (3.38 €) |
8.48 A$ (4.76 €) |
+40.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.02 A$ (5.62 €) |
12.24 A$ (6.87 €) |
+22.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.22 A$ (1.25 €) |
2.39 A$ (1.34 €) |
+7.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.94 A$ (1.09 €) |
1.43 A$ (0.80 €) |
-26.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.08 A$ (1.17 €) |
2.12 A$ (1.19 €) |
+2.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.19 A$ (1.79 €) |
2.63 A$ (1.48 €) |
-17.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.73 A$ (0.97 €) |
1.55 A$ (0.87 €) |
-10.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.62 A$ (0.91 €) |
1.40 A$ (0.79 €) |
-13.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.29 A$ (1.85 €) |
2.55 A$ (1.43 €) |
-22.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.94 A$ (1.09 €) |
1.75 A$ (0.98 €) |
-9.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (11.23 €) |
10.69 A$ (6.00 €) |
-46.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
7.12 A$ (4.00 €) |
1.80 A$ (1.01 €) |
-74.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.88 A$ (4.43 €) |
2.74 A$ (1.54 €) |
-65.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
52.00 A$ (29.20 €) |
15.49 A$ (8.70 €) |
-70.2 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 A$ (2.81 €) |
6.77 A$ (3.80 €) |
+35.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
217.39 A$ (122.06 €) |
105.08 A$ (59.00 €) |
-51.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
6.00 A$ (3.37 €) |
8.91 A$ (5.00 €) |
+48.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.04 A$ (3.39 €) |
8.03 A$ (4.51 €) |
+33.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
80.00 A$ (44.92 €) |
58.77 A$ (33.00 €) |
-26.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.90 A$ (1.07 €) |
3.03 A$ (1.70 €) |
+59.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
44,423.00 A$ (24,942.66 €) |
49,868.14 A$ (28,000.00 €) |
+12.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
35,454.30 A$ (19,906.91 €) |
56,086.70 A$ (31,491.60 €) |
+58.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
307.74 A$ (172.79 €) |
577.70 A$ (324.37 €) |
+87.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
38.12 A$ (21.41 €) |
27.29 A$ (15.32 €) |
-28.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
80.09 A$ (44.97 €) |
78.11 A$ (43.86 €) |
-2.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
100.38 A$ (56.36 €) |
59.07 A$ (33.17 €) |
-41.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
31.90 A$ (17.91 €) |
51.23 A$ (28.76 €) |
+60.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
22.00 A$ (12.35 €) |
22.71 A$ (12.75 €) |
+3.2 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,159.50 A$ (1,774.00 €) |
219.06 A$ (123.00 €) |
-93.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
29,269.79 A$ (16,434.42 €) |
14,608.69 A$ (8,202.50 €) |
-50.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
111.62 A$ (62.67 €) |
136.59 A$ (76.69 €) |
+22.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
95.40 A$ (53.57 €) |
66.56 A$ (37.37 €) |
-30.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
155.77 A$ (87.46 €) |
164.28 A$ (92.24 €) |
+5.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
190.65 A$ (107.05 €) |
199.98 A$ (112.29 €) |
+4.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,409.72 A$ (1,914.49 €) |
2,173.12 A$ (1,220.17 €) |
-36.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,319.01 A$ (1,302.08 €) |
1,579.17 A$ (886.67 €) |
-31.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,850.38 A$ (3,846.36 €) |
4,189.81 A$ (2,352.50 €) |
-38.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,225.58 A$ (2,372.58 €) |
3,027.23 A$ (1,699.73 €) |
-28.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,716.70 A$ (963.89 €) |
1,266.20 A$ (710.95 €) |
-26.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,006.92 A$ (565.37 €) |
883.24 A$ (495.92 €) |
-12.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,109.08 A$ (3,430.13 €) |
5,654.33 A$ (3,174.80 €) |
-7.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.22 | 3.61 | -41.9 % |
| Last update: | 14 November 2025 | 13 November 2025 | |
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