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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 1.22 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.19 PLN (2.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.93 PLN (2.92 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.19 PLN
10.93 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.4 PLN (1.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.27 PLN (1.94 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.40 PLN
7.27 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.59 PLN (14.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 60.49 PLN (16.15 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

52.59 PLN
60.49 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.38 PLN (12.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24.44 PLN (6.52 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Germany.

45.38 PLN
24.44 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.24 PLN (9.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.62 PLN (11.11 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.24 PLN
41.62 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.31 PLN (17.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.01 PLN (9.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Germany.

66.31 PLN
34.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.08 PLN (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.51 PLN (1.2 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Germany.

10.08 PLN
4.51 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.11 PLN (3.5 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 11.9 PLN (3.18 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Germany.

13.11 PLN
11.90 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12 PLN (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.33 PLN (1.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Germany.

12.00 PLN
6.33 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 110.92 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 52.11 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53% lower in Germany.

110.92 PLN
52.11 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.39 PLN (1.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.95 PLN (1.59 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.39 PLN
5.95 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.85 PLN (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.14 PLN (1.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.85 PLN
7.14 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.67 PLN (8.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 55.39 PLN (14.79 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.67 PLN
55.39 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.85 PLN (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.97 PLN (1.33 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15% lower in Germany.

5.85 PLN
4.97 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.55 PLN (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.12 PLN (1.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.55 PLN
6.12 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.03 PLN (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.33 PLN (2.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.03 PLN
10.33 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.6 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.74 PLN (2.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.60 PLN
7.74 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.13 PLN (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.07 PLN (2.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.13 PLN
10.07 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.04 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 56.57 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Germany.

72.04 PLN
56.57 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.2 PLN (3.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.97 PLN (3.46 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.20 PLN
12.97 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.8 PLN (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.85 PLN (0.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Germany.

5.80 PLN
2.85 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.34 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.3 PLN (4.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.99 PLN (3.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Germany.

17.30 PLN
13.99 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.08 PLN (2.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.8 PLN (2.88 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.08 PLN
10.80 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.25 PLN (8.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17 PLN (4.54 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Germany.

30.25 PLN
17.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.21 PLN (6.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17 PLN (4.54 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Germany.

25.21 PLN
17.00 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.3 PLN (9.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 39.15 PLN (10.45 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

35.30 PLN
39.15 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 352.97 PLN (94.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 255.06 PLN (68.09 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Germany.

352.97 PLN
255.06 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.64 PLN (20.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.01 PLN (13.62 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Germany.

75.64 PLN
51.01 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.96 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.59 PLN (2.29 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.96 PLN
8.59 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.06 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.78 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.48 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Germany.

6.78 PLN
6.48 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.55 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.84 PLN (1.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.55 PLN
6.84 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.27 PLN (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.28 PLN (1.14 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Germany.

5.27 PLN
4.28 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.81 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 794.18 PLN (212 USD) in the United Kingdom and 361.34 PLN (96.45 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Germany.

794.18 PLN
361.34 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.11 PLN (3.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.75 PLN (3.4 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Germany.

13.11 PLN
12.75 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 145.22 PLN (38.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 140.28 PLN (37.45 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Germany.

145.22 PLN
140.28 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.57 PLN (2.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.93 PLN (2.38 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 4% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.57 PLN
8.93 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.17 PLN (5.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.28 PLN (4.88 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Germany.

20.17 PLN
18.28 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 60.51 PLN (16.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.01 PLN (13.62 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Germany.

60.51 PLN
51.01 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 214.25 PLN (57.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 164 PLN (43.78 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Germany.

214.25 PLN
164.00 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.54 PLN (15.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 83.32 PLN (22.24 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.54 PLN
83.32 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.87 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 10306 PLN (2750.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5443 PLN (1452.94 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Germany.

10 306 PLN
5 443 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 7304 PLN (1949.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3863 PLN (1031.3 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Germany.

7 304 PLN
3 863 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 18367 PLN (4902.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9777 PLN (2609.96 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Germany.

18 367 PLN
9 777 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 12391 PLN (3307.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6804 PLN (1816.19 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Germany.

12 391 PLN
6 804 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.68 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 60636 PLN (16186.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34489 PLN (9206.62 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Germany.

60 636 PLN
34 489 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 37015 PLN (9880.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23518 PLN (6277.79 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Germany.

37 015 PLN
23 518 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.2 times higher than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15292 PLN (4082.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12758 PLN (3405.58 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 16.6% lower in Germany.

15 292 PLN
12 758 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

599 PLN
369 PLN

Two stars

458 PLN
363 PLN

Three stars

478 PLN
421 PLN

Four stars

621 PLN
494 PLN

Five stars

1 579 PLN
1 612 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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