Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berlin | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £9 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£9) | £6.00 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.19) | £3.70 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (£1.04) | £0.84 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 (£3.65) | £2.64 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (£2.87) | £1.87 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.46) | £5.25 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (£2.37) | £1.61 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (£1.81) | £0.79 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (£1.00) | £2.06 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.16) | £8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (£1.53) | £1.62 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (£1.59) | £0.99 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berlin | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,457 (£2,081) | £1,430 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,566 (£1,327) | £928 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (£209) | £249 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,340 (£1,135) | £1,104 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €933 (£790) | £764 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (£146) | £143 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (£31) | £29 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (£422) | £313 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£82) | £77 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.23) | £5.67 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (£14) | £12 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berlin | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£72) | £68 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£75) | £77 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (£113) | £48 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berlin | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 (£28,935) | £18,757 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (£1.48) | £1.38 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (£41) | £61 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (£19) | £13 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berlin | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £2.41 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (£4.46) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (£48) | £124 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (£3.67) | £3.26 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.80 (£2.37) | £1.32 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (£2.61) | £2.34 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (£1.41) | £1.84 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (£1.71) | £1.39 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£19) | £9 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berlin | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (£39) | £26 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (£21) | £17 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (£118) | £85 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (£54) | £55 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £7 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (£3.19) | £2.85 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (£3.39) | £4.34 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (£658) | £359 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (£0.08) | £0.16 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (£30) | £24 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 491 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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