Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berlin | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (£15) | £14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (£10) | £7 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (£4.65) | £2.98 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (£1.06) | £1.26 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (£3.41) | £4.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (£2.95) | £1.90 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.54) | £4.28 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (£2.49) | £1.88 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.35 (£1.97) | £1.20 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (£0.98) | £2.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.84) | £8 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (£1.52) | £2.45 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (£1.40) | £1.14 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,244 (£1,889) | £1,574 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,495 (£1,259) | £1,091 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (£215) | £251 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,421 (£1,197) | £1,283 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €976 (£822) | £779 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €184 (£155) | £94 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (£25) | £29 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (£420) | £391 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£81) | £91 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.20) | £6 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£72) | £58 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £29 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£75) | £72 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (£112) | £73 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,915 (£24,344) | £30,411 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (£1.49) | £1.48 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (£40) | £60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (£4.43) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (£49) | £89 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (£3.64) | £3.66 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (£2.41) | £3.30 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (£2.60) | £4.87 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (£1.40) | £2.36 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (£1.33) | £1.92 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£19) | £14 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (£39) | £26 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (£21) | £19 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (£117) | £97 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (£53) | £60 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (£3.17) | £3.31 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (£3.37) | £5.07 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (£654) | £530 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (£0.08) | £0.37 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (£30) | £29 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (£8) | £14 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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