Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (€17) | €14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (€4.28) | €5.47 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (€1.32) | €1.22 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.51 (€4.09) | €4.29 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (€2.30) | €3.24 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.39 (€5.12) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (€2.32) | €2.64 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (€1.08) | €1.98 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 (€2.22) | €1.05 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.35 (€2.74) | €2.04 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.13 (€1.32) | €1.69 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,308 (€2,693) | €2,017 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,714 (€1,999) | €1,577 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £209 (€244) | €265 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,511 (€1,762) | €1,219 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,151 (€1,342) | €929 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £132 (€154) | €208 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€33) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £326 (€381) | €370 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (€105) | €114 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€18) | €17 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (€81) | €87 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (€39) | €38 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€86) | €90 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (€100) | €115 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 67% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,580 (€32,170) | €30,638 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (€1.74) | €1.84 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £112 (€131) | €61 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (€5.22) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (€14) | €8 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £91 (€106) | €72 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.23 (€4.93) | €4.33 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (€1.87) | €2.99 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (€4.21) | €3.16 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.23 (€2.60) | €1.96 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (€2.10) | €1.86 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€17) | €23 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (€45) | €45 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (€172) | €177 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (€76) | €62 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.40 (€3.96) | €3.50 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.99 (€5.82) | €4.15 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £459 (€535) | €640 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€48) | €39 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€15) | €8 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,363 prices entered by 1,040 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 27% more expensive than in Germany
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