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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Berlin, Germany
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.53 (€3.98) | €3.59 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (€1.02) | €0.93 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (€3.03) | €2.95 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.99 (€2.24) | €2.44 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.82 (€5.43) | €4.38 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 (€2.30) | €2.37 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (€1.09) | €1.63 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (€1.96) | €0.82 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (€2.15) | €1.79 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (€1.22) | €1.28 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,431 (€2,743) | €1,467 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,861 (€2,100) | €1,094 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (€166) | €185 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,776 (€2,003) | €917 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,246 (€1,406) | €639 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £94 (€106) | €103 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (€27) | €22 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £417 (€470) | €384 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (€88) | €106 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €4.09 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £77 (€87) | €76 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £40 (€45) | €30 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€85) | €75 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (€96) | €98 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 66% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,581 (€22,090) | €19,908 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.32 (€1.49) | €1.45 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £141 (€159) | €80 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (€20) | €19 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.08 (€4.61) | €5.76 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £78 (€88) | €84 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.57 (€4.03) | €3.51 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.89 (€2.13) | €2.08 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.27 (€4.82) | €1.73 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.70 (€1.92) | €1.35 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.78 (€2.01) | €1.25 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€16) | €19 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £25 (€28) | €19 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £156 (€175) | €81 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€69) | €62 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€13) | €9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.20 (€3.61) | €2.99 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.33 (€6) | €3.06 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £353 (€398) | €418 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.13) | €0.11 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £61 (€69) | €27 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€13) | €7 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2019.
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