Where do people in Berlin buy groceries and everyday goods?
Most Berliners shop at supermarkets and discount supermarkets in their own neighbourhood, with drugstores for personal care and cleaning products. Weekly markets add fresh produce: the Turkish Market on Maybachufer in Neukölln runs on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Winterfeldtplatz in Schöneberg holds a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg is a covered market hall with food stalls and regional produce. Late-night corner shops, known as Spätis, sell drinks and snacks long after supermarkets close, usually at higher prices.
How do you get around Berlin and what do small daily costs look like?
Berlin's U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses share one ticket system with fare zones A, B and C, and most of the city sits in zones A and B. Tickets are sold at machines, in the official app and on buses. There are no ticket barriers and inspectors check on board, so validate a paper ticket before you travel if it is not already stamped.
Small daily spends are usually bakery breakfasts, coffee and street food such as döner kebab or currywurst. In restaurants and cafés people round up or add around 5 to 10 percent, saying the total when they pay rather than leaving coins on the table.
How do Berlin prices compare with the rest of Germany?
Supermarket chains set prices largely at national level, so shelf prices in Berlin tend to be close to those in other German cities. Differences show up in cafés, bars and restaurants: central and popular districts such as Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and parts of Kreuzberg charge more than outer neighbourhoods.
To stretch a budget, do your main shop on Saturday because shops close on Sundays, return bottles and cans for the deposit, and look for reduced stickers on fresh food near closing time.
What things cost in Berlin
| Product | Local product name | Price per unit | Pack sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk - 1 L | UHT milk, full fat | €0.95 / 1 L | 1 L |
| Eggs - 10 pieces | Standard eggs | €2.49 / 10 pieces | 10 pieces |
| Rice - 1 kg | White rice, standard | €2.99 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Pasta - 500 g | Dried pasta | €1.64 / 0.5 kg | 500 g |
| Bread - 500 g | White sliced bread | €1.23 / 0.5 kg | 750 g |
| Cooking oil - 1 L | Sunflower oil | €3.99 / 1 L | 750 ml |
| Beef - 1 kg | Boneless beef (cubes / cuts) | €15.58 / 1 kg | 500 g |
| Ground beef - 1 kg | Ground beef | €14.24 / 1 kg | 500 g, 100 g |
| Potatoes - 1 kg | Potatoes | €1.29 / 1 kg | 2.5 kg, 2 kg, 1 kg |
| Tomatoes - 1 kg | Tomatoes | €3.99 / 1 kg | 1 kg, 650 g |
| Onions - 1 kg | Onions | €1.29 / 1 kg | 1.5 kg, 1 kg, 750 g |
| Bananas - 1 kg | Bananas | €1.99 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Apples - 1 kg | Apples, Gala | €2.99 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Oranges - 1 kg | Oranges | €3.49 / 1 kg | 2 kg, 1 kg |
| Yogurt - 1 kg | Plain full-fat yogurt | €1.78 / 1 kg | 500 g |
| Butter - 250 g | Butter | €3.29 / 0.25 kg | 250 g |
| Drinking water - 1.5 L | Bottled drinking water | €0.29 / 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Shampoo - 400 ml | Shampoo | €1.95 / 0.4 L | 400 ml |
| Shower gel - 400 ml | Shower gel | €3.15 / 0.4 L | 225 ml, 250 ml |
| Bar soap - 100 g | Bar soap | €1.44 / 0.1 kg | 100 g |
| Liquid soap - 500 ml | Liquid soap | €1.22 / 0.5 L | 500 ml |
| Toothpaste - 100 ml | Toothpaste | €1.99 / 0.1 L | 75 ml |
| Toothbrush - 1 piece | Toothbrush | €1.75 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Deodorant - 150 ml | Deodorant | €2.37 / 0.15 L | 150 ml |
| Toilet paper - 4 rolls | Toilet paper | €1.87 / 4 pieces | 8 pieces |
| Paper towels - 2 rolls | Paper towels | €1.67 / 2 pieces | 3 pieces, 4 pieces |
| Laundry detergent - 1.5 L | Laundry detergent | €5.49 / 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Dishwashing liquid - 500 ml | Dishwashing liquid | €1.27 / 0.5 L | 500 ml |
| Multi-purpose cleaner - 1 L | Multi-purpose cleaner | €1.89 / 1 L | 1 L |
| Trash bags - 20 pieces | Trash bags | €2.60 / 20 pieces | 20 pieces |
| Basic cotton T-shirt - 1 piece | Basic cotton T-shirt | €7.49 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Jeans - 1 pair | Jeans | €29.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Trousers - 1 pair | Chino or cotton trousers | €24.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Shorts - 1 pair | Shorts | €13.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Socks - 3-pack | Socks | €11.99 / 3 pieces | 2 pieces |
| Casual sneakers - 1 pair | Casual sneakers | €27.49 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Towel - 50 x 90 cm | Towel | €8.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Basic jacket - 1 piece | Padded winter jacket | €44.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Single bed linen set - 1 set | Single bed linen set | €17.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Pillow - 1 piece | Pillow | €6.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Blanket - 1 piece | Blanket | €3.00 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Frying pan - 24 cm | Frying pan | €6.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Cooking pot - 24 cm | Cooking pot | €7.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| LED bulb - 9W | LED bulb | €5.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece, 2 pieces |
| Instant noodles - 1 pack | Instant noodles | €0.69 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Chocolate bar - 1 bar | Chocolate bar | €1.29 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Shirt - 1 piece | Basic long-sleeve shirt | €19.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Gloves - 1 pair | Knitted or fleece gloves | €9.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Beanie - 1 piece | Knitted beanie | €7.49 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Boots - 1 pair | Ankle boots | €39.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Women's dress - 1 piece | Women's everyday dress | €17.49 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
Compared with the other cities
US dollar prices for 50 products that we also have in at least three other cities. The percentage shows the difference from the average of those cities.
Lower in Berlin
- Multi-purpose cleaner - 1 L$2.11-56%
- Shampoo - 400 ml$2.18-53%
- Drinking water - 1.5 L$0.32-49%
- Toothpaste - 100 ml$2.22-46%
- Liquid soap - 500 ml$1.36-45%
- Blanket - 1 piece$3.35-43%
Higher in Berlin
- Towel - 50 x 90 cm$10.04+121%
- Socks - 3-pack$13.39+92%
- Tomatoes - 1 kg$4.46+65%
- LED bulb - 9W$6.69+59%
- Single bed linen set - 1 set$20.09+52%
- Pillow - 1 piece$7.80+50%
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Questions people ask
What is the price of milk in Berlin?
The local shop price we read on November 8, 2026 was €0.95 per 1 L, about $1.06 at that day's reference rate.
What is the price of eggs in Berlin?
The local shop price we read on November 8, 2026 was €2.49 per 10 pieces, about $2.78 at that day's reference rate.
What is the price of rice in Berlin?
The local shop price we read on November 8, 2026 was €2.99 per 1 kg, about $3.34 at that day's reference rate.
How much is US$100 in Euro?
At the reference rate of November 8, 2026, US$100 comes to about €89.56.
Which products cost less in Berlin than in the other cities?
By dollar price, the clearest gaps are multi-purpose cleaner (-56%), shampoo (-53%), and drinking water (-49%).
Can I buy groceries in Berlin on a Sunday?
Most supermarkets in Berlin are closed on Sundays, but grocery shops in major railway stations such as Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichstraße usually open, and Berlin's late-night corner shops (Spätis) sell drinks and basic groceries. Berlin also allows shops to open on a few set Sundays each year.
Do I need a ticket for every journey on Berlin public transport?
Yes, you need a valid ticket before you board public transport in Berlin, and because there are no ticket barriers, checks happen on board. A single ticket covers one direction within a time limit, and day or weekly tickets often work out better if you travel several times a day.
Where do these prices come from?
Prices come from public shop pages and haven't been independently verified. The Data & methodology page has the details.
