Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Hamburg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Hamburg is 6.1% higher than in Berlin (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Hamburg is 2.2% higher than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Hamburg are 7.5% lower than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hamburg are 11.7% higher than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Hamburg are 3.9% higher than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hamburg is 1.2% higher than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 17.00 € | +13.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 80.00 € | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 12.00 € | +9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.80 € | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.82 € | 4.07 € | +6.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.92 € | 3.07 € | +5.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 2.72 € | +6.7 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.49 € | 4.52 € | +0.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.61 € | 1.72 € | +6.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.45 € | 1.33 € | -8.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.31 € | 3.27 € | -1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.74 € | 5.68 € | -1.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.32 € | 5.11 € | +18.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.45 € | 8.34 € | +12.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.33 € | +3.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.87 € | +3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.92 € | -15.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 1.84 € | +20.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.63 € | -19.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.60 € | -10.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.47 € | 1.74 € | +18.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 0.91 € | -1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.99 € | -0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.01 € | 0.97 € | -4.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 € | 1.36 € | -17.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.70 € | 8.40 € | -3.4 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 € | 3.53 € | +0.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | 58.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 € | 4.35 € | +17.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.75 € | 38.00 € | +3.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.47 € | 6.62 € | +2.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -2.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,122.36 € | 34,670.00 € | +7.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 315.70 € | 321.71 € | +1.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.33 € | 18.78 € | +8.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 40.60 € | 33.35 € | -17.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.90 € | 40.66 € | +23.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.16 € | 20.83 € | -17.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.50 € | 14.00 € | +12.0 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 168.00 € | 225.67 € | +34.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,000.00 € | 23,250.00 € | +158.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.65 € | 80.36 € | -1.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.79 € | 51.11 € | +31.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.76 € | 105.20 € | +15.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 113.29 € | 158.67 € | +40.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,223.46 € | 1,206.48 € | -1.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 913.30 € | 819.42 € | -10.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,338.46 € | 2,084.09 € | -10.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,642.06 € | 1,550.00 € | -5.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 696.29 € | 742.21 € | +6.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 508.36 € | 509.30 € | +0.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,066.84 € | 3,171.05 € | +3.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.68 | 3.90 | +6.0 % |
| Last update: | 13 June 2025 | 15 June 2025 | |
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| 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 |
| Cost of Living in Kiel | 219.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kassel | 237.61 miles |
Cities near Hamburg: | 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 Hildesheim | 110.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Osnabruck | 144.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bielefeld | 154.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Munster | 175.08 miles |