Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Graz 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Graz is 2.2% lower than in Berlin (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Graz is 14.1% lower than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Graz are 43.6% lower than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Graz are 2.4% lower than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Graz are 12.4% higher than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Graz is 10.4% higher than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €15.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €70.00 | €65.00 | -7.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | €11.95 | -0.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.65 | €5.00 | +7.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | €4.50 | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.03 | €3.78 | -6.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.21 | €3.48 | +8.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.86 | €2.73 | -4.5 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.13 | €1.57 | +39.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.07 | €2.22 | +7.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.38 | €1.40 | +1.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.73 | €4.47 | +20.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €6.10 | €8.11 | +33.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.13 | €5.70 | +11.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €7.27 | €9.52 | +31.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.46 | €1.17 | -20.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.81 | €1.00 | +23.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.12 | €1.26 | +12.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.37 | €1.56 | +13.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.84 | €0.82 | -2.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.63 | €0.83 | +31.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.28 | €1.68 | +30.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.90 | €0.83 | -7.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.00 | €7.80 | +30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.11 | €1.34 | +21.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.63 | €1.87 | +14.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €9.20 | €6.78 | -26.3 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €4.00 | €3.20 | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €63.00 | €64.80 | +2.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.65 | €4.55 | -2.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €4.51 | €2.82 | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €33.00 | €31.80 | -3.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.85 | €1.60 | -13.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €29,395.00 | €26,490.00 | -9.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,940.83 | €24,670.00 | -27.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €348.76 | €342.98 | -1.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €17.10 | €13.06 | -23.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €44.52 | €31.68 | -28.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €34.32 | €40.00 | +16.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €33.67 | €20.77 | -38.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €13.00 | €12.50 | -3.8 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €107.89 | €468.22 | +334.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €12,117.50 | €5,042.07 | -58.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €81.93 | €92.96 | +13.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €37.50 | €36.97 | -1.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €92.00 | €93.66 | +1.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €110.22 | €152.37 | +38.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,300.77 | €705.20 | -45.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €939.23 | €608.82 | -35.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,354.35 | €1,281.11 | -45.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,820.00 | €1,025.00 | -43.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €716.72 | €483.37 | -32.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €487.16 | €267.90 | -45.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Graz Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,963.98 | €2,808.18 | -5.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.81 | 3.66 | -3.8 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2026 | 16 May 2026 | |
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