Berlin vs New York Cost of Living
Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 65% more expensive than Berlin.
- Rent in New York is 148% more expensive than in Berlin.
- Dining out in New York is 59% more expensive than in Berlin.
| Item | Berlin | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +148% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,809 | $4,328 | +139% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,061 | $2,796 | +164% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,318 | $7,980 | +141% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,981 | $4,915 | +148% |
| Groceries | +44% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $1.48 | +37% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.73 | $4.03 | +48% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.17 | $5.54 | +33% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $5.18 | +37% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | $16.5 | +54% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | $13.6 | +32% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16 | $22.8 | +43% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.81 | $6.73 | +77% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $2.56 | +62% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.71 | $5.31 | +43% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.02 | $6.04 | +50% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.23 | $3.01 | +35% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.26 | $3.09 | +37% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2 | $2.85 | +43% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2 | $2.81 | +41% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.1 | $17 | +53% |
| Transport | +48% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.87 | $2.75 | +47% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.3 | $145 | +72% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.71 | $4.13 | +52% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.27 | $2.06 | +62% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.74 | $0.93 | +26% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,143 | $29,178 | +38% |
| Dining out | +59% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.6 | $25.5 | +63% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.5 | $140 | +58% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.01 | $12.7 | +59% |
| Cappuccino | $3.38 | $5.58 | +65% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.05 | $3.23 | +58% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $8.19 | +70% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.19 | $8.34 | +35% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2.48 | +73% |
| Telecom | +26% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.6 | $64.2 | +35% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.3 | $66.9 | +15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.38 | +46% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.9 | $14.9 | +16% |
| Utilities & household | +44% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $144 | $173 | +20% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.25 | +67% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.66 | $4.81 | +31% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.08 | $1.75 | +62% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.9 | $23.6 | +40% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.1 | $94.7 | +52% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.3 | $16.6 | +61% |
| Men's haircut | $26.9 | $36.8 | +37% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.6 | $25.1 | +43% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,733 | $2,473 | +43% |
3,177 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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