Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.80 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (£3.07) | £3.56 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (£1.02) | £0.86 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (£3.31) | £2.33 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (£1.96) | £1.58 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.77 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (£2.02) | £1.49 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (£1.34) | £0.72 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (£0.80) | £2.19 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.33) | £8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (£1.54) | £1.79 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (£1.18) | £0.77 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,381 (£1,200) | £1,319 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,008 (£876) | £939 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (£115) | £204 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €759 (£660) | £1,030 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €597 (£519) | £766 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (£77) | £130 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (£19) | £21 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (£302) | £340 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £75 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.30 (£2.87) | £6 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £10 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (£62) | £68 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £35 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£69) | £64 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (£93) | £50 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 (£22,006) | £18,006 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (£1.24) | £1.39 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (£50) | £58 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (£13) | £2.41 | + 436% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (£42) | £124 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.88 (£2.50) | £2.56 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 (£2.03) | £1.28 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (£1.73) | £2.23 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (£1.42) | £1.68 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (£1.48) | £1.14 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £10 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £22 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£18) | £16 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£43) | £78 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£42) | £52 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.65) | £7 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (£2.45) | £2.85 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (£3.24) | £3.62 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 (£498) | £324 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.09) | £0.37 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (£39) | £21 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.37) | £11 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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