Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg (Germany) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 (£10) | £10 | 0% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (£7) | £5.65 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.85 (£3.31) | £4.17 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.05 (£0.91) | £0.73 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.86 (£3.32) | £2.75 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.97 (£2.55) | £1.92 | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.28 (£4.54) | £5.41 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.70 (£2.32) | £1.89 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.67 (£1.43) | £0.81 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.99 (£0.85) | £2.16 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €10 (£8) | £7 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.76 (£1.51) | £1.92 | 21% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.47 (£1.27) | £0.74 | 71% |
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Hamburg (Germany) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,016 (£1,735) | £1,367 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,435 (£1,235) | £832 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €268 (£231) | £164 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,071 (£922) | £1,029 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €755 (£650) | £915 | 29% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €110 (£95) | £156 | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €23 (£19) | £19 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €509 (£438) | £340 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €109 (£94) | £71 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.39 (£4.64) | £5.36 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 (£11) | £10 | 10% |
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Hamburg (Germany) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €78 (£68) | £49 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €48 (£41) | £32 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €84 (£73) | £54 | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €152 (£131) | £55 | 141% |
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Hamburg (Germany) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,021 (£18,953) | £22,837 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.31 (£1.13) | £1.23 | 8% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €92 (£79) | £59 | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €21 (£18) | £13 | 40% |
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Hamburg (Germany) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €8 (£7) | £2.90 | 133% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €12 (£10) | £9 | 16% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €50 (£43) | £75 | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.69 (£3.18) | £2.74 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.62 (£2.26) | £1.35 | 67% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.43 (£2.09) | £2.57 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.51 (£1.30) | £1.80 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.63 (£1.41) | £1.49 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €24 (£21) | £11 | 95% |
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Hamburg (Germany) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €33 (£28) | £23 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €25 (£21) | £22 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €115 (£99) | £100 | 1% |
| 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 | 34% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.58 (£3.08) | £2.65 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.83 (£3.30) | £3.79 | 13% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €489 (£421) | £296 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.20 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €55 (£48) | £35 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (£6) | £9 | 34% |
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For example, you would need at least £4,466 (€5,190) in Hamburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,100 in Southend-on-Sea.