Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as 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) | £9 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £6.00 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.08 (£3.42) | £3.70 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (£1.00) | £0.84 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (£3.16) | £2.64 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (£2.37) | £1.87 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £5.25 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (£2.07) | £1.61 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (£1.26) | £0.79 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (£0.75) | £2.06 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (£1.43) | £1.62 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (£1.20) | £0.99 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 29% 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 | €1,457 (£1,221) | £1,430 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €957 (£802) | £928 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (£115) | £249 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €722 (£605) | £1,104 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (£453) | £764 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (£128) | £143 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£19) | £29 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €327 (£274) | £313 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (£101) | £77 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 (£3.30) | £5.67 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £12 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| 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) | €63 (£53) | £68 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (£37) | £37 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£72) | £77 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (£95) | £48 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,697 (£20,692) | £18,757 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (£1.35) | £1.38 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (£49) | £61 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (£22) | £13 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 7% 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) | €14 (£12) | £2.41 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £9 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (£40) | £124 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.03 (£2.54) | £3.26 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (£2.58) | £1.32 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (£2.01) | £2.34 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (£1.79) | £1.84 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (£2.09) | £1.39 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £9 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 12% 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 | €37 (£31) | £26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £17 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (£45) | £85 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (£45) | £55 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (£2.36) | £2.85 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (£3.17) | £4.34 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €510 (£427) | £359 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.09) | £0.16 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (£35) | £24 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£5.92) | £11 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 105 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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