Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sydney is 12.1% higher than in Berlin (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sydney is 24.5% higher than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 53.6% higher than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 9.3% higher than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 31.1% higher than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 10.6% lower than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (25.17 A$) |
17.88 € (30.00 A$) |
+19.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
60.00 € (100.68 A$) |
77.47 € (130.00 A$) |
+29.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
12.00 € (20.14 A$) |
9.67 € (16.23 A$) |
-19.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.50 € (7.55 A$) |
5.96 € (10.00 A$) |
+32.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.00 € (6.71 A$) |
6.82 € (11.44 A$) |
+70.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.93 € (6.60 A$) |
3.24 € (5.44 A$) |
-17.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.20 € (5.37 A$) |
2.37 € (3.98 A$) |
-25.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.59 € (4.35 A$) |
2.04 € (3.43 A$) |
-21.2 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.11 € (1.86 A$) |
1.69 € (2.83 A$) |
+52.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.75 € (2.93 A$) |
2.14 € (3.59 A$) |
+22.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.38 € (2.31 A$) |
0.87 € (1.45 A$) |
-37.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.30 € (5.54 A$) |
4.80 € (8.05 A$) |
+45.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.63 € (9.45 A$) |
4.85 € (8.14 A$) |
-13.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.13 € (8.61 A$) |
3.72 € (6.25 A$) |
-27.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
7.06 € (11.85 A$) |
6.19 € (10.39 A$) |
-12.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.39 € (2.33 A$) |
1.35 € (2.26 A$) |
-3.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.80 € (1.34 A$) |
1.17 € (1.96 A$) |
+46.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.09 € (1.83 A$) |
1.22 € (2.05 A$) |
+11.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.44 € (2.42 A$) |
2.01 € (3.37 A$) |
+39.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.81 € (1.36 A$) |
1.07 € (1.79 A$) |
+31.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.63 € (1.05 A$) |
0.96 € (1.60 A$) |
+52.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.31 € (2.20 A$) |
1.99 € (3.34 A$) |
+51.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.92 € (1.54 A$) |
1.04 € (1.74 A$) |
+13.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.00 € (10.07 A$) |
11.92 € (20.00 A$) |
+98.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.02 € (1.72 A$) |
4.13 € (6.93 A$) |
+303.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.56 € (2.61 A$) |
4.43 € (7.43 A$) |
+184.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
9.00 € (15.10 A$) |
29.80 € (50.00 A$) |
+231.1 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.80 € (6.38 A$) |
3.16 € (5.30 A$) |
-16.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
63.00 € (105.72 A$) |
129.55 € (217.39 A$) |
+105.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 € (8.39 A$) |
2.98 € (5.00 A$) |
-40.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.51 € (7.56 A$) |
2.40 € (4.02 A$) |
-46.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.00 € (55.37 A$) |
35.76 € (60.00 A$) |
+8.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.71 € (2.86 A$) |
1.13 € (1.90 A$) |
-33.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
29,395.00 € (49,325.45 A$) |
26,347.39 € (44,211.50 A$) |
-10.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
33,539.19 € (56,279.49 A$) |
22,447.18 € (37,666.86 A$) |
-33.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
338.09 € (567.31 A$) |
175.01 € (293.68 A$) |
-48.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
15.75 € (26.43 A$) |
19.27 € (32.34 A$) |
+22.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
43.92 € (73.70 A$) |
46.26 € (77.62 A$) |
+5.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
30.81 € (51.70 A$) |
60.79 € (102.00 A$) |
+97.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
28.18 € (47.28 A$) |
19.89 € (33.38 A$) |
-29.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
14.00 € (23.49 A$) |
13.41 € (22.50 A$) |
-4.2 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
114.44 € (192.04 A$) |
1,903.16 € (3,193.55 A$) |
+1,563.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
9,587.50 € (16,088.03 A$) |
22,227.21 € (37,297.75 A$) |
+131.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
78.30 € (131.38 A$) |
67.21 € (112.78 A$) |
-14.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
34.00 € (57.05 A$) |
53.89 € (90.43 A$) |
+58.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
88.57 € (148.62 A$) |
89.72 € (150.56 A$) |
+1.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
100.15 € (168.06 A$) |
109.98 € (184.55 A$) |
+9.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,276.96 € (2,142.77 A$) |
2,050.60 € (3,440.94 A$) |
+60.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
913.39 € (1,532.69 A$) |
1,429.70 € (2,399.06 A$) |
+56.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,430.00 € (4,077.59 A$) |
4,050.13 € (6,796.21 A$) |
+66.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,835.71 € (3,080.37 A$) |
2,388.23 € (4,007.50 A$) |
+30.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
690.32 € (1,158.38 A$) |
1,036.89 € (1,739.92 A$) |
+50.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
477.48 € (801.22 A$) |
617.19 € (1,035.65 A$) |
+29.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,143.46 € (5,274.80 A$) |
3,498.12 € (5,869.91 A$) |
+11.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.48 | 6.07 | +74.4 % |
| Last update: | 15 February 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
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