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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Berlin, Germany
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €10 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.16 (€4.71) | €3.63 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.97 (€1.09) | €0.98 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.06 (€3.46) | €3.48 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.18 (€2.47) | €2.38 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.97 (€5.62) | €5.21 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.08 (€2.35) | €2.39 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (€0.97) | €1.59 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 (€2.08) | €0.88 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €6 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (€2.16) | €1.74 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.19 (€1.35) | €1.08 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,510 (€2,839) | €1,355 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,768 (€2,000) | €1,037 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £166 (€188) | €219 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,738 (€1,965) | €1,024 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,259 (€1,424) | €617 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £122 (€139) | €161 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £362 (€409) | €326 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (€112) | €104 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €5.45 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €13 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€77) | €72 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £36 (€40) | €29 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€90) | €75 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £98 (€111) | €83 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,574 (€21,008) | €19,797 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (€1.48) | €1.40 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £140 (€159) | €80 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | €20 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.55 (€4.02) | €5.34 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (€85) | €81 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.08 (€4.61) | €3.10 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (€1.90) | €2.28 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.97 (€4.49) | €2.01 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (€2.33) | €1.80 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.97 (€2.23) | €1.70 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (€18) | €19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€41) | €27 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (€29) | €20 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £167 (€189) | €85 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (€76) | €49 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€13) | €8 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (€3.61) | €2.92 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.33 (€6) | €3.11 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £395 (€446) | €429 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (€0.19) | €0.13 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £68 (€77) | €24 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €6 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
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