Here you will learn about prices in Germany. I tried to collect the most recent and complete information. I hope that you will find new and interesting information here.
See also: Salary in Germany.
All prices are in Euro. You can find out the current euro exchange rate in the internet.
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Prices in cities of Germany
Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt am Main, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, and Berlin are the most expensive cities in Germany.
The average public transport ride will cost you about €1.70.
Taxi fares are approximately €3.90 for the boarding fee and €2 per km after that.
Food prices
Food prices are similar throughout the country. It is easier to find necessary goods in big cities as they have more stores and shops.
Below you can find average food prices in Germany. All prices are in euro.
| Milk (1 L) | 0.70 |
| Rice (1 kg) | 1.50 |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | 2.50 |
| Bananas (1 kg) | 1.40 |
| Oranges (1 kg) | 2 |
| Apples (1 kg) | 2 |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | 1.20 |
| Poultry (1 kg) | 5 |
| Beef (1 kg) | 15 |
| Cheese (1 kg) | 7.50 |
| Eggs (10 pcs) | 1.60 |
| Bread (1 pc) | 1.50 |
Entertainment
A visit to a zoo costs around €15 for adults and at least €4 for children. A museum ticket costs €10 for adults and at least €4 for children. The average price for a cinema ticket is about €8. There is a lot of other entertainment in Germany.
Lunch at a restaurant costs about €35. Lunch at a cafe is around €10.
Rent and utilities
One month of rent costs between €300 and €1000. The price depends on the apartment’s location.
Utilities come down to approximately €300/month.
A hotel room in Berlin will cost you about €20/day.
What to bring from Germany
There are many unusual and interesting things in Germany. You can bring them back home for yourself or as a gift to someone else.
1. Medicine for your or your relatives. You need to think about obtaining medical prescriptions issued in the EU in advance.
2. Clothes and footwear. There are many good high-quality brands.
3. Fragrances and cosmetics. I recommend visiting the «Drogerie Markt» store.
4. Chocolate. Germany produces delicious chocolate. In local shops, you can find tasty German chocolate for €0.70/bar, not including discounts!
5. Meissen porcelain. It is best to buy it in specialized stores.
6. Cheese. Germany produces a lot of tasty cheese.
7. Mustard. It goes well with German sausages and many other dishes.
8. Sausages and other meat products. They are generally very high quality.