Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 44% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hanover | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£8) | £15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£7) | £6 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (£3.37) | £3.30 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (£0.86) | £0.92 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (£2.58) | £3.32 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (£2.39) | £2.17 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (£3.62) | £3.88 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (£1.88) | £1.97 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (£1.31) | £0.86 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (£0.77) | £1.86 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.85 (£5.20) | £8 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 (£1.50) | £2.07 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (£1.05) | £1.02 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 57% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hanover | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,126 (£1,001) | £2,985 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €774 (£687) | £2,006 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£135) | £203 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €661 (£587) | £1,743 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €464 (£412) | £1,277 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (£79) | £132 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (£25) | £28 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €548 (£487) | £275 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (£134) | £72 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (£5.12) | £5.46 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £14 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hanover | London | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (£64) | £66 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (£33) | £34 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£65) | £79 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (£96) | £91 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 51% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (£17,725) | £22,285 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (£1.59) | £1.69 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (£58) | £151 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£16) | £20 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hanover | London | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £4.26 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £10 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (£86) | £96 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (£3.17) | £2.65 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (£2.64) | £1.59 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (£2.94) | £4.42 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (£1.16) | £2.03 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (£1.42) | £1.72 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £19 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hanover | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (£31) | £41 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£17) | £25 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (£62) | £218 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (£40) | £71 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £12 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (£3.05) | £3.26 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 (£2.95) | £5.83 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (£456) | £632 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.09) | £0.11 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (£33) | £48 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.33) | £13 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,294 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
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