Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €16 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.41 (€3.96) | €5.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (€1.06) | €1.18 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (€3.32) | €3.34 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.14 (€2.49) | €3.08 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.11 (€4.78) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (€2.40) | €2.68 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (€0.94) | €1.98 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (€2.02) | €0.99 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.97 (€2.29) | €2.03 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.09 (€1.26) | €1.71 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,050 (€2,383) | €1,956 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,510 (€1,755) | €1,534 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £186 (€216) | €179 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,321 (€1,535) | €1,288 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,048 (€1,218) | €981 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £129 (€149) | €132 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €34 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £280 (€325) | €440 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £95 (€111) | €146 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€16) | €17 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (€77) | €86 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €35 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€87) | €91 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (€90) | €120 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,296 (€27,071) | €25,509 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.71 (€1.98) | €2.00 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £91 (€105) | €67 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (€3.77) | €11 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€11) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £86 (€100) | €38 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.43 (€3.98) | €2.95 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.81 (€2.11) | €2.62 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.60 (€4.18) | €3.43 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.20 (€2.55) | €1.56 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (€1.82) | €1.63 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €21 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€40) | €41 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€26) | €23 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (€133) | €160 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€71) | €58 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€11) | €11 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.21 (€3.73) | €3.49 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (€5.98) | €4.02 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (€624) | €637 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (€44) | €43 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€14) | €8 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,468 prices entered by 1,003 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Germany
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