Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (£21) | £9 | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £6.00 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.03 (£4.25) | £3.70 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (£1.02) | £0.84 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.32 (£3.64) | £2.64 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (£2.12) | £1.87 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.23) | £5.25 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (£2.26) | £1.61 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (£1.72) | £0.79 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (£0.83) | £2.06 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.52 (£4.66) | £8 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (£1.47) | £1.62 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (£1.39) | £0.99 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,085 (£1,759) | £1,430 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,406 (£1,186) | £928 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €208 (£176) | £249 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,192 (£1,006) | £1,104 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €894 (£754) | £764 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (£130) | £143 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£20) | £29 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | €406 (£343) | £313 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (£87) | £77 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.81 (£4.90) | £5.67 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (£14) | £12 | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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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) | €33 (£28) | £37 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (£64) | £77 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (£100) | £48 | + 106% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,691 (£24,213) | £18,757 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (£1.34) | £1.38 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (£47) | £61 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (£21) | £13 | + 69% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £2.41 | + 197% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 (£77) | £124 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.70 (£3.12) | £3.26 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (£2.11) | £1.32 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.35 (£2.83) | £2.34 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (£1.34) | £1.84 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (£1.75) | £1.39 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£19) | £9 | + 106% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (£39) | £26 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €27 (£23) | £17 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (£82) | £85 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (£72) | £55 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £7 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (£3.38) | £2.85 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.65 (£3.92) | £4.34 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €593 (£500) | £359 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (£0.07) | £0.16 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (£44) | £24 | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £11 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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