Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €15 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.87 (€4.59) | €5.74 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (€1.36) | €1.25 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.58 (€4.25) | €4.01 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (€3.18) | €3.04 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.97 (€5.90) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 (€2.45) | €2.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (€1.15) | €1.96 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.09 (€2.48) | €1.12 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.26 (€2.68) | €2.04 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.09 (€1.29) | €1.83 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,493 (€2,955) | €1,942 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,016 (€2,390) | €1,512 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (€232) | €231 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,582 (€1,876) | €1,248 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,137 (€1,348) | €928 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £157 (€186) | €159 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€33) | €35 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £308 (€365) | €462 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€100) | €144 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (€18) | €17 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (€86) | €87 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (€41) | €37 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€100) | €90 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £90 (€107) | €124 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,140 (€34,541) | €32,068 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.47 (€1.74) | €1.81 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £104 (€123) | €50 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.83 (€5.73) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £60 (€71) | €73 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.25 (€5.03) | €4.18 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.94 (€2.30) | €2.76 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.31 (€5.11) | €3.17 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (€2.67) | €2.07 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (€2.17) | €1.63 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €23 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (€44) | €48 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€26) | €25 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £122 (€144) | €125 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (€82) | €67 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 (€4.29) | €3.95 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.51 (€7) | €4.34 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £500 (€593) | €628 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (€0.19) | €0.13 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€48) | €39 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (€17) | €8 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,127 prices entered by 903 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in Germany
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