Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Hamburg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Hamburg is 3.4% higher than in Berlin (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Hamburg is 0.3% lower than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Hamburg are 9.4% lower than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hamburg are 11.0% higher than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Hamburg are 1.0% higher than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hamburg is 7.1% higher than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 16.00 € | +6.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 € | 80.00 € | +23.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.70 € | 5.00 € | +6.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.85 € | 4.25 € | +10.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.03 € | 2.98 € | -1.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.51 € | 2.80 € | +11.6 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.16 € | 1.11 € | -4.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.72 € | 1.70 € | -1.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.25 € | +1.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.38 € | 3.64 € | +7.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.62 € | 5.53 € | -1.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.76 € | 4.42 € | -7.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.87 € | 8.00 € | +16.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.34 € | 1.30 € | -2.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.86 € | +7.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 0.97 € | -18.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.48 € | 1.81 € | +22.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.66 € | -24.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.64 € | -19.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.43 € | 1.57 € | +9.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.98 € | 0.87 € | -11.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.99 € | -0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.01 € | 1.03 € | +1.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.54 € | 1.25 € | -18.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.70 € | 8.70 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.80 € | 3.60 € | -5.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 59.00 € | 58.00 € | -1.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.51 € | 4.35 € | -3.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.00 € | 38.00 € | +15.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.70 € | 1.74 € | +2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -2.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,491.60 € | 34,670.00 € | +10.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 324.37 € | 314.13 € | -3.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.32 € | 19.51 € | +27.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 43.86 € | 33.69 € | -23.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.17 € | 42.59 € | +28.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 28.76 € | 22.50 € | -21.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.75 € | 14.50 € | +13.7 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 123.00 € | 228.20 € | +85.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,202.50 € | 23,250.00 € | +183.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 76.69 € | 78.47 € | +2.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.37 € | 47.22 € | +26.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.24 € | 97.94 € | +6.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 112.29 € | 123.50 € | +10.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,223.50 € | 1,164.93 € | -4.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 882.90 € | 826.00 € | -6.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,353.85 € | 2,050.00 € | -12.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,696.94 € | 1,536.93 € | -9.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 710.95 € | 693.91 € | -2.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 495.92 € | 472.25 € | -4.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,174.80 € | 3,390.96 € | +6.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.61 | 3.81 | +5.5 % |
| Last update: | 11 November 2025 | 12 November 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg | 76.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Riesa, Sachsen | 103.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Halle | 109.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dresden | 120.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifhorn, Niedersachsen | 153.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chemnitz | 164.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hildesheim | 177.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamburg | 179.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hanover | 179.95 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Stade, Niedersachsen | 50.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kiel | 60.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bremen | 76.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifhorn, Niedersachsen | 93.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hanover | 98.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldenburg | 103.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peine, Niedersachsen | 108.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hildesheim | 110.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stendal, Sachsen-Anhalt | 136.92 miles |