China vs Germany
Germany is about 36% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Germany
Price level (US=100) 49.8 77.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $73,552
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $76,180
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Germany
Housing & utilities 69 169
Food 130 122
Transport 82 152
Restaurants & hotels 85 149
Health 64 118
Communication 86 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Germany
Quality-of-life score 91/100 95/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.9
Internet users 92% 93%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Germany?
Germany is more expensive: about 36% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Germany?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $155,500 in Germany, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Germany?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 91 out of 100.
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