Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €19 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.96 (€4.68) | €5.32 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.12 (€1.32) | €1.33 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.78 (€4.46) | €4.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.59 (€3.05) | €3.11 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.93 (€5.82) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.37) | €3.28 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (€1.07) | €1.79 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (€2.35) | €1.07 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.22 (€2.62) | €2.10 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.13 (€1.33) | €1.72 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 46% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,613 (€3,084) | €1,846 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,930 (€2,277) | €1,387 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £172 (€203) | €255 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,597 (€1,885) | €1,175 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,224 (€1,445) | €886 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (€161) | €150 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€31) | €26 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £269 (€317) | €382 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (€115) | €93 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€18) | €17 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€81) | €87 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€41) | €44 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€96) | €97 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€100) | €155 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,498 (€32,449) | €27,153 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.42 (€1.67) | €1.74 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £105 (€124) | €52 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (€3.87) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £72 (€85) | €69 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.86 (€4.56) | €5.17 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.18 (€2.58) | €2.81 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.76 (€5.62) | €2.45 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.28 (€2.69) | €1.72 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (€2.30) | €1.55 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €23 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€48) | €42 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (€129) | €160 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 (€78) | €62 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€14) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.85 (€4.55) | €4.17 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (€7) | €4.24 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (€504) | €585 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.09 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (€51) | €39 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €9 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,212 prices entered by 620 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Germany
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