Berlin travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Berlin

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Berlín for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2226* (2072 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 137 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4268* (3948 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 152 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 56 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 6347* (5880 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Berlín compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Berlín in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Berlín in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Berlín by expense type

Restaurant budget in Berlín

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Berlín is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 10 to $ 24)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 28 to $ 55)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.3 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 6.5)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.8/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Berlín

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Berlín is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 64 to $ 287)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 69 to $ 378)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 73 to $ 572)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 72 to $ 404)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 240/night
($ 115 to $ 599)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 130/month
($ 53 to $ 390)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 216/month
($ 60 to $ 1187)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 216/month
($ 96 to $ 594)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 128/month
($ 77 to $ 267)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 256/month
($ 76 to $ 1045)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Berlín

On average, the price of supermarket food in Berlín is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 4.5)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 20)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.3 to $ 2.2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Berlín

On average, the price of transport in Berlín is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 4.3)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3/km
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.4
($ 3.2 to $ 8.6)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 37/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 75)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Berlín

On average, budget for leisure activities in Berlín is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 22)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 17 to $ 33)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Berlín

On average, shopping budget in Berlín is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.9/pack
($ 8.6 to $ 11)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 90
($ 44 to $ 119)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 22 to $ 65)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
$ 992
(fair price: $ 689)
Los Angeles → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
$ 871
(fair price: $ 744)
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
$ 1467
(fair price: $ 1190)
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
$ 144
(fair price: $ 108)
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
$ 123
(fair price: $ 101)
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
$ 716
(fair price: $ 625)

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About this information on the cost of living in Berlín

The information about the cost of living in Berlín shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Berlín was updated on 28-10-2024.

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