Berlin vs London Cost of Living
Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 38% more expensive than Berlin.
- Rent in London is 94% more expensive than in Berlin.
- Dining out in London is 29% more expensive than in Berlin.
| Item | Berlin | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +94% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,809 | $2,992 | +65% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,061 | $2,223 | +110% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,318 | $6,498 | +96% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,981 | $4,097 | +107% |
| Groceries | +25% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $1.21 | +12% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.73 | $4.07 | +49% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.17 | $4.67 | +12% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $4.37 | +16% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | $14.3 | +34% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | $11 | +7% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16 | $17.4 | +9% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.81 | $5.26 | +38% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $1.98 | +25% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.71 | $4.45 | +20% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.02 | $5.8 | +44% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.23 | $2.72 | +22% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.26 | $2.83 | +25% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2 | $2.51 | +25% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2 | $2.52 | +26% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.1 | $15.9 | +43% |
| Transport | +24% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.87 | $2.53 | +35% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.3 | $113 | +34% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.71 | $3.64 | +34% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.27 | $1.7 | +34% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.74 | $0.78 | +5% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,143 | $22,721 | +7% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.6 | $21.7 | +39% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.5 | $106 | +20% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.01 | $9.63 | +20% |
| Cappuccino | $3.38 | $4.39 | +30% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.05 | $2.43 | +19% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $7.39 | +53% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.19 | $7.95 | +28% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.76 | +23% |
| Telecom | +13% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.6 | $51.7 | +9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.3 | $63.5 | +9% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.33 | +27% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.9 | $14.4 | +12% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $144 | $155 | +8% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.22 | +47% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.66 | $4.47 | +22% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.08 | $1.5 | +39% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.9 | $20.8 | +23% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.1 | $85.7 | +38% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.3 | $16 | +55% |
| Men's haircut | $26.9 | $27 | 0% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.6 | $24 | +36% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,733 | $1,856 | +7% |
3,069 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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