- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Kiel
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kiel, Germany compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Kiel (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £4.63 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.75 (£5.02) | £4.93 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.70 (£3.23) | £3.67 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (£0.75) | £0.81 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.40 (£2.97) | £2.67 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (£2.07) | £1.31 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (£4.89) | £5.00 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (£1.97) | £2.07 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (£1.26) | £1.14 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (£0.70) | £1.25 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.10 (£4.45) | £6 | - 30% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (£1.38) | £2.25 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (£0.93) | £1.00 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Kiel (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,014 (£886) | £793 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (£786) | £1,510 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (£158) | £159 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €569 (£497) | £1,458 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €581 (£508) | £397 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €173 (£151) | £250 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £23 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen TV | €567 (£495) | £320 | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (£116) | £85 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.10 (£3.58) | £6.00 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Kiel (Germany) is 0% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£73) | £71 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (£21) | £28 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (£79) | £46 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£105) | £72 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Kiel (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,333 (£17,755) | £19,356 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (£1.23) | £1.24 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (£51) | £32 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Kiel (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£44) | £50 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (£3.06) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.02 (£1.77) | £1.02 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (£1.96) | £1.60 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (£0.95) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (£1.38) | £1.25 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Kiel (Germany) is 1% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£27) | £26 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £12 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (£105) | £33 | + 217% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (£52) | £56 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.94) | £6 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (£2.79) | £3.25 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (£3.06) | £3.87 | - 21% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (£0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (£31) | £42 | - 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.55 (£4.85) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiel (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,283
(€2,614)
in Kiel.
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