Cost of living
Berlin (Germany) compared to Prussia
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Overview comparison
Berlin (Germany)Prussia
Consumer prices in Prussia are roughly 15% higher than in Berlin (Germany).
Cost of living
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Prussia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,431 | 1,578 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,829 | 4,961 |
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| Without rent one person | 802 | 758 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,831 | 2,602 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 969.44 | 853.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,529.04 | 1,427.36 |
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| Food person | 616 | 495 |
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| Food family | 1,474 | 1,564 |
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| Transport person | 106.32 | 115.27 |
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| Transport family | 363.04 | 382.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.84 years | 77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Prussia |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.95 | 14.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.14 | 69.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.78 | 12.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.56 | 3.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.72 | 4.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.35 | 3.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Prussia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 821.73 | 732.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507.91 | 510.64 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,292.97 | 1,406.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,462.03 | 1,641.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.43 | 182.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 233.16 | 290.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.16 | 52.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Prussia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.72 | 3.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,652 | 8,202 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,060 | 6,803 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.33 | 4.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.38% | 45.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.12 | 22.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.36 | 1.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Prussia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 2.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.65 | 3.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.26 | 15.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.49 | 17.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.41 | 17.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Berlin (Germany) | Prussia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.44 | 39.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.73 | 12.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 71.52 | 53.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.7 | 18.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 100.75 | 91.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.58 | 95.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 481.77 | 557.38 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,565 | 12,791 |
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