Germany vs Germany · 235 km apart
Germany
single / month
Cheaper overallGermany
single / month
| Expense | Erfurt | Berlin | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.07 | $11.12 | Erfurt |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.27 | $44.46 | Erfurt |
| Cappuccino | $2.72 | $3.33 | Erfurt |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $206 | $252 | Erfurt |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.25 | $40.76 | Erfurt |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.65 | $107 | Erfurt |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.39 | $31.12 | Erfurt |
| Fitness club membership | $25.39 | $31.12 | Erfurt |
| Cinema ticket | $6.65 | $8.15 | Erfurt |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $483 | $623 | Erfurt |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $336 | $433 | Erfurt |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,008 | $1,300 | Erfurt |
| Total single-person budget | $941 | $1,174 | Erfurt |
| Average net salary | $3,069 | $3,762 |
Erfurt is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Erfurt runs about $941 versus $1,174 in Berlin — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Berlin leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Erfurt · Full cost of living in Berlin