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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Australia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSDAUD

Germany vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.62 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in Germany and 2.96 EUR (3.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Germany.

2.57 EUR
2.96 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 2.37 EUR (2.53 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Germany.

1.71 EUR
2.37 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.25 USD) in Germany and 13.99 EUR (14.99 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Australia.

14.23 EUR
13.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.16 USD) in Germany and 11.86 EUR (12.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Germany.

5.75 EUR
11.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.49 USD) in Germany and 7.93 EUR (8.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19% lower in Australia.

9.79 EUR
7.93 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.57 USD) in Germany and 25.78 EUR (27.62 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Germany.

8.00 EUR
25.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Germany and 4.32 EUR (4.63 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Germany.

1.06 EUR
4.32 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (3 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 3.73 EUR (3.99 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Germany.

2.80 EUR
3.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.6 USD) in Germany and 4.68 EUR (5.02 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Germany.

1.49 EUR
4.68 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.98 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 32.91 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Germany.

12.98 EUR
32.91 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Germany and 2.6 EUR (2.79 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Germany.

1.40 EUR
2.60 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.8 USD) in Germany and 2.32 EUR (2.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Germany.

1.68 EUR
2.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (13.96 USD) in Germany and 8.69 EUR (9.32 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Australia.

13.03 EUR
8.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Germany and 1.48 EUR (1.59 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Germany.

1.17 EUR
1.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Germany and 2.07 EUR (2.22 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Germany.

1.44 EUR
2.07 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.6 USD) in Germany and 2.52 EUR (2.7 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Germany.

2.43 EUR
2.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.95 USD) in Germany and 2.37 EUR (2.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Germany.

1.82 EUR
2.37 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.54 USD) in Germany and 2.02 EUR (2.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Australia.

2.37 EUR
2.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.09 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 26.37 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Germany.

14.09 EUR
26.37 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.27 USD) in Germany and 4.97 EUR (5.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Germany.

3.05 EUR
4.97 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Germany and 1.49 EUR (1.6 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55% lower in Germany.

0.67 EUR
1.49 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.36 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.53 USD) in Germany and 2.95 EUR (3.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Australia.

3.29 EUR
2.95 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.72 USD) in Germany and 2.17 EUR (2.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Australia.

2.54 EUR
2.17 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Germany and 6.24 EUR (6.69 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
6.24 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Germany and 6.24 EUR (6.69 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
6.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (9.87 USD) in Germany and 9.36 EUR (10.03 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Germany.

9.21 EUR
9.36 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (64.29 USD) in Germany and 87.38 EUR (93.63 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Germany.

60.00 EUR
87.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.86 USD) in Germany and 15.6 EUR (16.72 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Germany.

12.00 EUR
15.60 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.16 USD) in Germany and 2 EUR (2.14 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1% lower in Australia.

2.02 EUR
2.00 EUR

Fuel

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Germany vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.77 times more for fuel in Germany than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Germany and 1.1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Australia.

1.77 EUR
1.10 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.08 EUR (1.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Australia.

1.77 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Germany and 0.42 EUR (0.44 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 60% lower in Australia.

1.05 EUR
0.42 EUR

Transportation

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Germany vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.42 times less for transportation in Germany than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (91.08 USD) in Germany and 135.68 EUR (145.39 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Germany.

85.00 EUR
135.68 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.21 USD) in Germany and 3.12 EUR (3.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Germany.

3.00 EUR
3.12 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (35.36 USD) in Germany and 37.45 EUR (40.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Germany.

33.00 EUR
37.45 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.25 USD) in Germany and 1.75 EUR (1.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Australia.

2.10 EUR
1.75 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.61 USD) in Germany and 3.12 EUR (3.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Australia.

4.30 EUR
3.12 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Germany vs. Australia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (12.86 USD) in Germany and 14.98 EUR (16.05 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Germany.

12.00 EUR
14.98 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (41.34 USD) in Germany and 56.07 EUR (60.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Germany.

38.58 EUR
56.07 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (21 USD) in Germany and 16.14 EUR (17.3 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Australia.

19.60 EUR
16.14 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.49 times less for renting an apartment in Germany than in Australia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1280 EUR (1372 USD) in Germany and 1797 EUR (1925.72 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Germany.

1 280 EUR
1 797 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 908.82 EUR (973.85 USD) in Germany and 1298 EUR (1390.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30% lower in Germany.

908.82 EUR
1 298 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2300 EUR (2464.56 USD) in Germany and 3719 EUR (3985.21 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Germany.

2 300 EUR
3 719 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1601 EUR (1715.01 USD) in Germany and 2277 EUR (2439.56 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Germany.

1 601 EUR
2 277 EUR

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.58 times less for buying an apartment in Germany than in Australia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8113 EUR (8693.74 USD) in Germany and 13291 EUR (14242.38 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

8 113 EUR
13 291 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5532 EUR (5928.07 USD) in Germany and 8282 EUR (8874.58 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Germany.

5 532 EUR
8 282 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.31 times lower than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3215.86 USD) in Germany and 3933 EUR (4214.39 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 23.7% lower in Germany.

3 001 EUR
3 933 EUR

Hotels

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Germany vs. Australia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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74.6 EUR

Two stars

108 EUR
100 EUR

Three stars

133 EUR
138 EUR

Four stars

155 EUR
177 EUR

Five stars

356 EUR
242 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 746 hotels • Australia: 20 cities, 406 hotels

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