Germany
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#30 of 250
89% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 755
Based on NYC = 100 index
Berlin is the 30. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 754 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 30% above the median city and adds $ 309 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 351, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 105. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
48 prices on this page come from live scrapers (16 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Berlin, Germany. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/berlin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,351.07 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immowelt.de |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,104.83 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immowelt.de |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Beef (1kg) | 17.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 29.01 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 17.80 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.53 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market, Knuspr |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.00 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Butter (200g) | 2.28 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Bread (500g) | 1.83 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.34 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.30 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.01 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Oats (500g) | 0.88 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.42 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.07 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.17 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.68 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.35 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Banana (1kg) | 3.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.55 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Lentils (1kg) | 5.07 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.22 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.46 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.85 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.52 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Knuspr, Wolt Market |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 126.28 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 4.47 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.45 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 369.22 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 16.76 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 40.23 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 33.41 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 13.97 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 33.53 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 43.44 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 9.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 59.58 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 55.60 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, Uniqlo, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 162.04 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 72.63 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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