Berlin Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
San Francisco Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
78
Berlin
vs
105
San Francisco
Berlin is 27 pts cheaper
Rent
68
Berlin
vs
110
San Francisco
Berlin is 42 pts cheaper
Groceries
82
Berlin
vs
102
San Francisco
Berlin is 20 pts cheaper
Restaurants
75
Berlin
vs
105
San Francisco
Berlin is 30 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Berlin
vs
95
San Francisco
Berlin is 7 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
Berlin
vs
98
San Francisco
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Berlin salary
| Salary in Berlin | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $67,308 | $17,308 more |
| $75,000 | $100,962 | $25,962 more |
| $100,000 | $134,615 | $34,615 more |
| $125,000 | $168,269 | $43,269 more |
| $150,000 | $201,923 | $51,923 more |
| $200,000 | $269,231 | $69,231 more |
Berlin vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 27%. Berlin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Berlin has a rent index of 68, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Berlin: $2,580/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Berlin wins 5, while San Francisco wins 0.
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