- 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 | €8 (£7) | £5.56 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.75 (£5.27) | £5.33 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.70 (£3.39) | £3.39 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (£0.78) | £0.73 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (£3.12) | £2.69 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (£2.18) | £1.31 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (£5.14) | £3.00 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (£2.07) | £1.80 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (£1.33) | £1.14 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (£0.73) | £0.99 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.10 (£4.68) | £6 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (£1.45) | £2.20 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (£0.97) | £0.95 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kiel (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €983 (£902) | £1,238 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (£825) | £1,048 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (£166) | £272 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €554 (£508) | £600 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €581 (£533) | £450 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €173 (£159) | £250 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£22) | £23 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €567 (£520) | £359 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (£122) | £85 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.10 (£3.76) | £6.00 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£10) | £12 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kiel (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£77) | £71 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (£22) | £28 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (£83) | £46 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£110) | £72 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kiel (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,333 (£18,650) | £19,773 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (£1.29) | £1.32 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (£54) | £35 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (£12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiel (Germany) is 14% 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 (£46) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (£3.21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.02 (£1.85) | £1.02 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (£2.06) | £1.60 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (£1.00) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (£1.45) | £1.25 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£14) | £10 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiel (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£29) | £26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£18) | £12 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (£110) | £33 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (£55) | £56 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (£2.94) | £3.25 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (£3.21) | £3.87 | - 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €283 (£260) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (£32) | £42 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.55 (£5.09) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 £3,933
(€4,288)
in Kiel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,900
in Aberystwyth.
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