Minimum Food Cost in Germany
Based on the official government reference basket: Germany CPI Food Basket
The estimated monthly cost is $115.07 per person ($3.78/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities. Price coverage: 18/20 (90%).
$3.78
Daily average per person
$115.07
Monthly per person
$460.27
Monthly (family of 4)
Basket item breakdown
| Product | Monthly qty | Price | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | 6 | $1.43 | $8.60 | 7.5% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread | 4 | $1.55 | $3.10 | 2.7% |
| Wholegrain Bread (500 g) Wholegrain bread | 2 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 1.4% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | 1.4 | $3.43 | $4.81 | 4.2% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | 1.4 | $34.29 | $48.01 | 41.7% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | 0.7 | $15.48 | $10.84 | 9.4% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | 0.7 | $14.31 | $10.02 | 8.7% |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) Cheese | 0.5 | $0.79 | $0.40 | 0.3% |
| Plain Yogurt (500 g) Yogurt | 2 | $1.61 | $1.61 | 1.4% |
| Apples (1 kg) Apples | 1.6 | $3.43 | $5.48 | 4.8% |
| Bananas (1 kg) Bananas | 1.2 | $2.17 | $2.60 | 2.3% |
| Potatoes (1 kg) Potatoes | 2.5 | $4.69 | $11.73 | 10.2% |
| White Rice (1 kg) Rice | 0.5 | $4.58 | $2.29 | 2% |
| Pasta (500 g) Pasta | 1.4 | $2.40 | $1.67 | 1.5% |
| Vegetable Oil (1 L) Vegetable oil | 0.4 | $1.59 | $0.64 | 0.6% |
| Butter (250 g) Butter | 0.6 | $1.71 | $0.25 | 0.2% |
| Sugar (1 kg) Sugar | 0.5 | $2.28 | $1.15 | 1% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Mineral water | 4 | — | — | — |
| Black Tea (100 g) Black tea | 0.1 | — | — | — |
| Ground Coffee (250 g) Coffee | 0.25 | $4.56 | $0.29 | 0.2% |
| Total monthly (per person) | $115.07 | |||
Methodology notes
- Quantities follow published government consumer basket norms for each country.
- Prices are median values from major supermarket chains tracked by World Price, not official statistical office price surveys.
- For CPI index values and full methodology, refer to Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).
Most expensive basket items
| Product | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | $48.01 | 41.7% |
| Potatoes (1 kg) Potatoes | $11.73 | 10.2% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | $10.84 | 9.4% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | $10.02 | 8.7% |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | $8.60 | 7.5% |
| Apples (1 kg) Apples | $5.48 | 4.8% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | $4.81 | 4.2% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread | $3.10 | 2.7% |
Spending by category
Prices from major supermarkets, updated regularly
- Black Pepper (50 g) $0.68
- Local Cheese (1 kg) $0.79
- Salt (1 kg) $0.79
- Carrots (1 kg) $1.14
- Lettuce (1 Head) $1.14
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does the official food basket cost in Germany?
- The estimated monthly cost is $115.07 per person ($3.78/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
- How does Germany compare to other countries?
- Use our country comparison tool to see how grocery costs in Germany stack up against other markets.