Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 7.0% higher than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 16.7% higher than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 52.1% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 3.5% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 29.3% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 1.1% higher than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€15.00 (A$24.48) |
€15.32 (A$25.00) |
+2.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€66.62 (A$108.74) |
€73.52 (A$120.00) |
+10.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€11.00 (A$17.95) |
€9.19 (A$15.00) |
-16.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€4.50 (A$7.35) |
€6.74 (A$11.00) |
+49.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€4.00 (A$6.53) |
€6.74 (A$11.00) |
+68.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€3.61 (A$5.89) |
€3.42 (A$5.58) |
-5.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€3.06 (A$5.00) |
€2.51 (A$4.09) |
-18.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€2.67 (A$4.35) |
€2.03 (A$3.32) |
-23.7 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.17 (A$1.91) |
€1.51 (A$2.46) |
+28.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.73 (A$2.82) |
€2.14 (A$3.50) |
+24.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€1.41 (A$2.30) |
€0.88 (A$1.44) |
-37.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€3.36 (A$5.48) |
€4.35 (A$7.10) |
+29.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€5.85 (A$9.55) |
€3.88 (A$6.34) |
-33.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€4.68 (A$7.63) |
€3.61 (A$5.89) |
-22.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€8.41 (A$13.73) |
€5.90 (A$9.63) |
-29.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.31 (A$2.13) |
€1.43 (A$2.34) |
+9.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.82 (A$1.34) |
€1.19 (A$1.94) |
+44.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€0.91 (A$1.49) |
€1.26 (A$2.06) |
+38.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.72 (A$2.80) |
€1.94 (A$3.16) |
+12.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.60 (A$0.98) |
€1.10 (A$1.79) |
+82.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.58 (A$0.95) |
€0.92 (A$1.50) |
+58.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.46 (A$2.38) |
€2.14 (A$3.50) |
+46.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.96 (A$1.56) |
€1.50 (A$2.45) |
+57.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€5.00 (A$8.16) |
€12.25 (A$20.00) |
+145.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€0.99 (A$1.61) |
€4.21 (A$6.87) |
+326.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€1.41 (A$2.31) |
€4.47 (A$7.30) |
+216.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€8.70 (A$14.20) |
€30.63 (A$50.00) |
+252.1 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€3.30 (A$5.39) |
€2.76 (A$4.50) |
-16.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€58.00 (A$94.67) |
€79.78 (A$130.22) |
+37.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€4.50 (A$7.35) |
€3.06 (A$5.00) |
-31.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€4.02 (A$6.57) |
€2.26 (A$3.69) |
-43.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€35.00 (A$57.13) |
€35.53 (A$58.00) |
+1.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.79 (A$2.91) |
€1.13 (A$1.85) |
-36.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€29,395.00 (A$47,980.45) |
€24,505.81 (A$40,000.00) |
-16.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€34,159.04 (A$55,756.63) |
€23,617.09 (A$38,549.37) |
-30.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€305.24 (A$498.23) |
€169.70 (A$277.00) |
-44.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€23.33 (A$38.08) |
€25.24 (A$41.20) |
+8.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€43.28 (A$70.64) |
€50.24 (A$82.01) |
+16.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€35.95 (A$58.67) |
€47.54 (A$77.59) |
+32.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€24.60 (A$40.16) |
€16.57 (A$27.04) |
-32.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€13.00 (A$21.22) |
€12.87 (A$21.00) |
-1.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€502.67 (A$820.49) |
€1,844.93 (A$3,011.42) |
+267.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€15,434.81 (A$25,193.71) |
€15,263.32 (A$24,913.79) |
-1.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€78.63 (A$128.34) |
€68.06 (A$111.09) |
-13.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€37.14 (A$60.62) |
€48.15 (A$78.59) |
+29.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€88.06 (A$143.73) |
€98.41 (A$160.64) |
+11.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€111.31 (A$181.68) |
€108.18 (A$176.58) |
-2.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€812.18 (A$1,325.69) |
€1,331.62 (A$2,173.56) |
+64.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€627.53 (A$1,024.29) |
€1,056.05 (A$1,723.76) |
+68.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,504.59 (A$2,455.89) |
€2,133.35 (A$3,482.19) |
+41.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,159.04 (A$1,891.87) |
€1,674.62 (A$2,733.42) |
+44.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€500.77 (A$817.39) |
€603.43 (A$984.96) |
+20.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€331.60 (A$541.26) |
€450.23 (A$734.89) |
+35.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€2,952.76 (A$4,819.69) |
€3,482.49 (A$5,684.35) |
+17.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | 5.92 | +49.6 % |
| Last update: | 19 May 2026 | 19 May 2026 | |
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