Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| London | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€17) | €16 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.85 (€4.44) | €4.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 (€1.25) | €1.16 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.98 (€4.59) | €4.39 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (€2.54) | €2.77 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.40 (€5.06) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (€2.27) | €2.63 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (€0.91) | €1.74 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (€2.11) | €1.01 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (€12) | €7 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.10 (€2.41) | €2.02 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.23 (€1.41) | €1.99 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 139% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| London | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,948 (€4,549) | €1,903 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,849 (€4,436) | €1,804 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (€179) | €188 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £3,406 (€3,925) | €1,152 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,248 (€3,742) | €912 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (€156) | €126 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (€31) | €25 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £254 (€293) | €353 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £121 (€139) | €116 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 (€7) | €5.51 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €19 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| London | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (€83) | €90 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€41) | €58 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€96) | €106 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 (€106) | €165 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 165% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £26,280 (€30,284) | €26,119 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.41 (€1.63) | €1.66 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £180 (€208) | €52 | + 299% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.79 (€3.22) | €10 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (€9) | €11 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £52 (€60) | €55 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.62 (€4.18) | €3.48 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.06 (€2.37) | €2.50 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.81 (€5.54) | €2.96 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.08 (€2.39) | €1.50 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.22 (€2.56) | €1.68 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (€18) | €28 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| London | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £46 (€53) | €40 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (€28) | €25 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £127 (€147) | €156 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £79 (€91) | €57 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (€15) | €11 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.91 (€4.50) | €3.80 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (€8) | €4.16 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 (€459) | €470 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.14) | €0.09 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £49 (€57) | €54 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £16 (€18) | €8 | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,030 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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