Where to buy alcohol in Germany and how much does it cost?


In Germany, alcohol can be purchased in grocery stores, gas stations and even newspaper stands, as well as cafes and restaurants. It can be consumed in restaurants, cafes and snack bars, and it's not uncommon to see people drinking in parks, on the streets and even on public transport.

The price of alcohol in relation to the general cost of living is among the lowest in Europe.

Price of alcohol will be significantly different if one is buying beer from the grocery store, or having it at a restaurant/ bar.

A can of beer at the store runs about 1 EUR (about 0.3 EUR for the cheapest one), while you will enjoy this beverage at a bar for the price of 3 EUR. Same is with wine – a bottle of wine at the market is usually sold at a price of 3 EUR, while, for the same amount of money you will most probably get a cheap glass of wine when eating out. Don’t forget you can get 0.25 EUR for a tin can and 0.08-0.15 EUR for a glass bottle as a Pfand if it’s recyclable! Cocktails at bars and clubs usually cost something between 6 and 10 EUR, depending on the place.

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