Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (€3.87) | €3.64 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (€0.96) | €0.97 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (€2.89) | €2.94 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (€2.25) | €2.62 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 (€5.17) | €5.62 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (€2.27) | €2.50 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (€0.92) | €1.49 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (€1.95) | €0.98 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (€2.28) | €1.78 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.06) | €1.21 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,792 (€2,088) | €1,429 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 (€1,259) | €1,197 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (€168) | €165 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 (€1,306) | €974 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (€1,205) | €682 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (€117) | €113 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€26) | €26 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (€370) | €363 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€85) | €94 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.74 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€80) | €78 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €37 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (€90) | €87 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (€87) | €113 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (€23,357) | €23,534 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (€1.34) | €1.30 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £86 (€100) | €72 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 (€3.81) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €10 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (€96) | €57 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 (€4.09) | €3.16 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (€1.84) | €2.13 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.73) | €2.32 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (€2.19) | €1.30 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (€1.67) | €1.58 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€16) | €20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€35) | €35 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €23 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (€158) | €116 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€66) | €56 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 (€3.83) | €3.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 (€5.36) | €3.47 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (€499) | €495 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (€0.35) | €0.11 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€14) | €7 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Germany
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