Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 10.2% higher than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 20.0% higher than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 55.8% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 6.7% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 33.7% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 0.7% higher than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€15.00 (A$24.10) |
€15.56 (A$25.00) |
+3.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€65.00 (A$104.45) |
€74.68 (A$120.00) |
+14.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€11.00 (A$17.68) |
€9.96 (A$16.00) |
-9.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€4.50 (A$7.23) |
€6.85 (A$11.00) |
+52.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€4.00 (A$6.43) |
€7.47 (A$12.00) |
+86.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€3.62 (A$5.81) |
€3.53 (A$5.67) |
-2.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€3.09 (A$4.97) |
€2.60 (A$4.17) |
-16.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€2.67 (A$4.29) |
€2.10 (A$3.37) |
-21.3 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.16 (A$1.86) |
€1.53 (A$2.45) |
+31.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.74 (A$2.79) |
€2.23 (A$3.59) |
+28.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€1.40 (A$2.25) |
€0.92 (A$1.47) |
-34.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€3.44 (A$5.52) |
€4.47 (A$7.19) |
+30.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€5.89 (A$9.46) |
€3.93 (A$6.31) |
-33.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€4.74 (A$7.62) |
€3.71 (A$5.96) |
-21.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€8.41 (A$13.52) |
€6.07 (A$9.75) |
-27.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.30 (A$2.09) |
€1.51 (A$2.43) |
+16.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.82 (A$1.32) |
€1.21 (A$1.95) |
+48.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€0.92 (A$1.48) |
€1.29 (A$2.07) |
+40.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.73 (A$2.77) |
€1.88 (A$3.02) |
+8.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.60 (A$0.97) |
€1.13 (A$1.82) |
+88.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.59 (A$0.95) |
€0.95 (A$1.52) |
+60.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.45 (A$2.34) |
€2.13 (A$3.42) |
+46.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.93 (A$1.50) |
€1.50 (A$2.41) |
+60.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€5.70 (A$9.16) |
€12.45 (A$20.00) |
+118.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€1.00 (A$1.60) |
€4.33 (A$6.95) |
+334.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€1.42 (A$2.28) |
€4.59 (A$7.38) |
+223.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€8.70 (A$13.98) |
€34.23 (A$55.00) |
+293.4 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€3.40 (A$5.46) |
€2.49 (A$4.00) |
-26.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€63.00 (A$101.23) |
€84.01 (A$135.00) |
+33.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€4.80 (A$7.71) |
€3.11 (A$5.00) |
-35.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€4.02 (A$6.47) |
€2.29 (A$3.69) |
-43.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€35.00 (A$56.24) |
€35.25 (A$56.64) |
+0.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.93 (A$3.10) |
€1.20 (A$1.92) |
-38.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€29,395.00 (A$47,234.60) |
€26,137.41 (A$42,000.00) |
-11.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€34,395.65 (A$55,270.10) |
€23,298.33 (A$37,437.92) |
-32.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€304.78 (A$489.76) |
€181.07 (A$290.96) |
-40.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€22.29 (A$35.81) |
€25.66 (A$41.23) |
+15.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€42.85 (A$68.85) |
€51.77 (A$83.19) |
+20.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€36.35 (A$58.41) |
€50.21 (A$80.68) |
+38.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€24.79 (A$39.83) |
€17.18 (A$27.61) |
-30.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€13.00 (A$20.89) |
€13.69 (A$22.00) |
+5.3 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€508.87 (A$817.69) |
€1,890.94 (A$3,038.54) |
+271.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€15,558.94 (A$25,001.54) |
€16,174.35 (A$25,990.44) |
+4.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€80.43 (A$129.25) |
€70.59 (A$113.44) |
-12.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€38.42 (A$61.73) |
€49.11 (A$78.91) |
+27.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€89.41 (A$143.67) |
€101.22 (A$162.64) |
+13.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€114.97 (A$184.74) |
€110.68 (A$177.85) |
-3.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€813.52 (A$1,307.24) |
€1,391.14 (A$2,235.41) |
+71.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€628.49 (A$1,009.91) |
€1,099.55 (A$1,766.86) |
+75.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,495.23 (A$2,402.67) |
€2,178.06 (A$3,499.91) |
+45.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,156.19 (A$1,857.88) |
€1,708.08 (A$2,744.70) |
+47.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€503.38 (A$808.87) |
€671.24 (A$1,078.62) |
+33.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€330.95 (A$531.80) |
€497.02 (A$798.66) |
+50.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€2,939.54 (A$4,723.53) |
€3,550.68 (A$5,705.56) |
+20.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | 5.94 | +50.0 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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