- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Kiel
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kiel, Germany compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiel (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £5.56 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.49 (£4.84) | £5.33 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 (£3.30) | £3.39 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (£0.65) | £0.73 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (£3.09) | £2.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (£2.58) | £1.31 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.05 (£4.45) | £3.00 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (£2.02) | £1.80 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (£1.34) | £1.14 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (£0.80) | £0.99 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.13 (£4.52) | £6 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.25 (£1.10) | £2.20 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (£0.93) | £0.95 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Kiel (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,017 (£896) | £1,238 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €962 (£847) | £1,048 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €228 (£201) | £272 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €584 (£515) | £600 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (£585) | £450 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €210 (£185) | £250 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £23 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €700 (£617) | £359 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €145 (£128) | £85 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.61 (£3.18) | £6.00 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Kiel (Germany) is 97% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£74) | £71 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €77 (£68) | £28 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£85) | £46 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (£122) | £72 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kiel (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (£15,862) | £19,773 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (£1.16) | £1.32 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (£52) | £35 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiel (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (£9) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (£2.52) | £1.02 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.64) | £1.60 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (£1.06) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (£1.59) | £1.25 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (£13) | £10 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiel (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£28) | £26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£18) | £12 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €180 (£159) | £33 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£57) | £56 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.85) | £6 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (£2.79) | £3.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (£3.10) | £3.87 | - 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €283 (£250) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 (£20) | £42 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (£4.68) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Kiel (Germany) is about the same as in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,108
(€4,662)
in Kiel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberystwyth.
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