PRICES IN GERMANY
Germany is the most economically developed country in the European Union, whose residents can enjoy high social standards and relatively low cost of living given their income levels. For example, the minimum wage in Germany in 2025 is €12.82 per hour, and the average pre-tax salary of Germans exceeds €4,634.
According to many reputable publications, including BAV Group, VMLY&R and Wharton, Germany is one of the top 10 countries in the world in terms of living standards. It has a highly skilled labor force, low unemployment, minimal inflation and a stable labor market. Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Germany in 2025.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Germany in 2025.
PRICES IN GERMANY IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.10 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1.91 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 2.93 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 3.21 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 12.72 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 12.70 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 2.70 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 1.50 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 2.02 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 4.31 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 1.41 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 1.48 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.66 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 5.99 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.49 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 8.20 € |
Important. In general, Germany is not considered to be a very expensive country to live in. According to experts, living in the UK, Denmark, Norway, France or the Netherlands is more expensive. Of course, there are always exceptions and much depends on the city and personal needs. The highest cost of living in Germany is in Munich, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf. Bremen, Leipzig and Berlin are slightly cheaper to live in.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 3.10 € |
| Monthly pass | 49.00 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 2.20 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.74 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 302.16 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 25.14 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 44.93 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 34.75 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 21.20 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 12.00 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 79.88 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 37.68 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 87.26 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 114.56 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 22.00 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.78 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 889.73 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 1,662.92 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different German cities.
In conclusion, the best cities to live in Germany are Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
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