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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Germany

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.11 PLN (3.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.29 PLN (3.38 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.11 PLN
12.29 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.56 PLN (2.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.00 PLN
7.56 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.44 PLN (13.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 69.41 PLN (19.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.44 PLN
69.41 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.35 PLN (11.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 25.35 PLN (6.97 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Germany.

41.35 PLN
25.35 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.13 PLN (8.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.92 PLN (11.8 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.13 PLN
42.92 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 82.69 PLN (22.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.75 PLN (10.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Germany.

82.69 PLN
36.75 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.63 PLN (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Germany.

11.63 PLN
4.22 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.71 PLN (4.87 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 14.62 PLN (4.02 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Germany.

17.71 PLN
14.62 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.5 PLN (3.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.72 PLN (1.85 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Germany.

14.50 PLN
6.72 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 107.73 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 50.61 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53% lower in Germany.

107.73 PLN
50.61 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.91 PLN (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.91 PLN (1.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.91 PLN
5.91 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.98 PLN (2.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.52 PLN (2.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Germany.

7.98 PLN
7.52 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 38.72 PLN (10.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.44 PLN (14.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

38.72 PLN
53.44 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.32 PLN (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.86 PLN (1.34 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Germany.

6.32 PLN
4.86 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.52 PLN (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.21 PLN (1.71 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Germany.

6.52 PLN
6.21 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.19 PLN (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.55 PLN (2.62 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Germany.

11.19 PLN
9.55 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.84 PLN (1.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.35 PLN (2.02 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.84 PLN
7.35 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.05 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.74 PLN (3.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.05 PLN
11.74 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 69.96 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 54.94 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Germany.

69.96 PLN
54.94 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.08 PLN (3.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.03 PLN (3.86 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.08 PLN
14.03 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.86 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Germany.

6.86 PLN
3.93 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.63 PLN (5.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.31 PLN (4.48 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Germany.

18.63 PLN
16.31 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.21 PLN (2.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.76 PLN (3.51 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.21 PLN
12.76 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.47 PLN (8.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.01 PLN (5.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Germany.

31.47 PLN
19.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.75 PLN (7.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.9 PLN (4.64 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Germany.

28.75 PLN
16.90 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.91 PLN (10.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 50.65 PLN (13.92 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

38.91 PLN
50.65 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 389.14 PLN (106.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 295.71 PLN (81.28 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 24% lower in Germany.

389.14 PLN
295.71 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.28 PLN (26.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 63.37 PLN (17.42 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Germany.

97.28 PLN
63.37 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.42 PLN (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.94 PLN (3.01 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.42 PLN
10.94 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.01 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.88 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Germany.

7.01 PLN
6.88 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.65 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.19 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.65 PLN
7.19 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.64 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.49 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Germany.

4.64 PLN
4.49 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.44 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 905.18 PLN (248.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 249.24 PLN (68.51 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Germany.

905.18 PLN
249.24 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.59 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.79 PLN (4.06 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.59 PLN
14.79 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 145.93 PLN (40.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 155.25 PLN (42.67 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United Kingdom.

145.93 PLN
155.25 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.16 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.72 PLN (2.67 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Germany.

12.16 PLN
9.72 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.4 PLN (5.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.12 PLN (5.81 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Germany.

21.40 PLN
21.12 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.96 PLN (20.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.86 PLN (14.8 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Germany.

72.96 PLN
53.86 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 234.45 PLN (64.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 139.96 PLN (38.47 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Germany.

234.45 PLN
139.96 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 87.31 PLN (24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 103.16 PLN (28.36 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

87.31 PLN
103.16 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.98 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 10789 PLN (2965.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5306 PLN (1458.56 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Germany.

10 789 PLN
5 306 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 8049 PLN (2212.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3964 PLN (1089.6 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Germany.

8 049 PLN
3 964 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 20045 PLN (5509.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9982 PLN (2743.64 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Germany.

20 045 PLN
9 982 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 13380 PLN (3677.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7134 PLN (1960.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Germany.

13 380 PLN
7 134 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.15 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 73799 PLN (20284.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31113 PLN (8551.87 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Germany.

73 799 PLN
31 113 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 41041 PLN (11280.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22334 PLN (6138.9 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Germany.

41 041 PLN
22 334 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.13 times higher than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14443 PLN (3969.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12765 PLN (3508.62 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 11.6% lower in Germany.

14 443 PLN
12 765 PLN

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

582 PLN
359 PLN

Two stars

445 PLN
353 PLN

Three stars

464 PLN
409 PLN

Four stars

603 PLN
480 PLN

Five stars

1 534 PLN
1 565 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels

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