San Francisco Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Berlin Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
78
Berlin
Berlin is 27 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
68
Berlin
Berlin is 42 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
82
Berlin
Berlin is 20 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
75
Berlin
Berlin is 30 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
88
Berlin
Berlin is 7 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
98
Berlin
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Berlin to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $37,143 | $12,857 less |
| $75,000 | $55,714 | $19,286 less |
| $100,000 | $74,286 | $25,714 less |
| $125,000 | $92,857 | $32,143 less |
| $150,000 | $111,429 | $38,571 less |
| $200,000 | $148,571 | $51,429 less |
San Francisco vs Berlin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 27%. Berlin is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Berlin has 68.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Berlin: $2,580/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 0, while Berlin wins 5.
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