Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £10 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.65 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (£3.34) | £4.17 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (£0.91) | £0.73 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (£3.35) | £2.75 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (£2.57) | £1.92 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (£4.58) | £5.41 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.70 (£2.34) | £1.89 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (£1.44) | £0.81 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (£0.86) | £2.16 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (£1.52) | £1.92 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (£1.28) | £0.74 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,016 (£1,748) | £1,367 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,435 (£1,244) | £832 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (£233) | £164 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,036 (£898) | £1,029 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (£655) | £915 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (£96) | £156 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £19 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €509 (£441) | £340 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£95) | £71 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.39 (£4.67) | £5.36 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£68) | £49 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (£41) | £32 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£73) | £54 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 (£132) | £55 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,021 (£19,091) | £22,837 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (£1.15) | £1.23 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (£80) | £59 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (£18) | £13 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £2.90 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£43) | £75 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (£3.20) | £2.74 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (£2.27) | £1.35 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (£2.11) | £2.57 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (£1.31) | £1.80 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (£1.42) | £1.49 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £11 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£29) | £23 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (£21) | £22 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (£100) | £100 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (£49) | £54 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (£3.10) | £2.65 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (£3.32) | £3.79 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (£424) | £295 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (£48) | £35 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 371 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,267 (€4,922) in Hamburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea.
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