Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Germany
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €12 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (€6) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (€3.81) | €3.76 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (€0.98) | €0.97 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 (€2.71) | €2.96 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (€2.27) | €2.40 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.08 (€4.53) | €5.66 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (€2.04) | €2.50 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (€1.05) | €1.63 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (€1.92) | €1.01 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (€2.08) | €1.79 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.01 (€1.12) | €1.29 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,979 (€2,196) | €1,485 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,377 (€1,528) | €1,170 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (€157) | €176 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,227 (€1,361) | €984 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,020 (€1,132) | €710 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (€120) | €130 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €24 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £334 (€371) | €394 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€93) | €89 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€7) | €5.12 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€13) | €14 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€77) | €85 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £71 (€79) | €87 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (€85) | €124 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,731 (€21,895) | €23,154 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (€1.40) | €1.39 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (€105) | €78 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.01 (€4.45) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€90) | €60 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.45 (€3.83) | €3.81 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.66 (€1.84) | €2.21 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.93 (€4.36) | €2.73 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (€2.00) | €1.39 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (€1.67) | €1.63 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €20 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€32) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £108 (€119) | €101 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€63) | €62 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (€3.46) | €3.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.61 (€5.12) | €3.79 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £414 (€459) | €495 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.11 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (€44) | €47 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Germany
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