Cost of living
August compared to Berlin (United States)
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Overview comparison
AugustBerlin (United States)
Consumer prices in Berlin (United States) are roughly 1% higher than in August.
Cost of living
| Item | August | Berlin (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,701 | 2,625 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,138 | 5,432 |
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| Without rent one person | 715 | 823 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,234 | 3,218 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,540.43 | 1,728.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,571.25 | 2,291.85 |
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| Food person | 523 | 677 |
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| Food family | 1,698 | 1,733 |
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| Transport person | 90.02 | 97.48 |
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| Transport family | 253.35 | 216.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.71 years | 72.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | August | Berlin (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.6 | 15.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.95 | 63.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.92 | 8.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.69 | 5.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.86 | 4.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.01 | 2.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | August | Berlin (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,789.47 | 1,741.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,202.94 | 1,094.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,041.95 | 2,619.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,316.52 | 2,859.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.46 | 102.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 197.89 | 209.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.63 | 68.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | August | Berlin (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.34 | 7.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,883 | 4,915 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,632 | 3,101 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.61 | 2.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 80.39% | 70.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.35 | 17.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | August | Berlin (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.67 | 3.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.36 | 3.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.38 | 10.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.01 | 10.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.69 | 17.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | August | Berlin (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.3 | 55.74 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.56 | 14.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 135.91 | 139.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.83 | 17.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.49 | 62.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.65 | 81.44 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,480.14 | 1,654.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,666 | 21,987 |
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