Berlin Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
78
Berlin
vs
100
New York City
Berlin is 22 pts cheaper
Rent
68
Berlin
vs
100
New York City
Berlin is 32 pts cheaper
Groceries
82
Berlin
vs
100
New York City
Berlin is 18 pts cheaper
Restaurants
75
Berlin
vs
100
New York City
Berlin is 25 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Berlin
vs
100
New York City
Berlin is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
Berlin
vs
100
New York City
Berlin is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Berlin salary
| Salary in Berlin | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $64,103 | $14,103 more |
| $75,000 | $96,154 | $21,154 more |
| $100,000 | $128,205 | $28,205 more |
| $125,000 | $160,256 | $35,256 more |
| $150,000 | $192,308 | $42,308 more |
| $200,000 | $256,410 | $56,410 more |
Berlin vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 22%. Berlin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Berlin has a rent index of 68, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Berlin: $2,580/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Berlin wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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