Stuttgart vs London Cost of Living
Stuttgart (Germany) · Overall index 59.1 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 41% more expensive than Stuttgart.
- Rent in London is 102% more expensive than in Stuttgart.
- Transport in London is 32% more expensive than in Stuttgart.
| Item | Stuttgart | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +102% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,705 | $2,992 | +75% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,036 | $2,223 | +115% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,337 | $6,498 | +95% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,841 | $4,097 | +123% |
| Groceries | +31% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.91 | $1.21 | +33% |
| White bread (500g) | $3 | $4.07 | +36% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.04 | $4.67 | +16% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.68 | $4.37 | +19% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.29 | $14.3 | +54% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.58 | $11 | +15% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.5 | $17.4 | +20% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.03 | $5.26 | +31% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.39 | $1.98 | +42% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.59 | $4.45 | +24% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.02 | $5.8 | +44% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.08 | $2.72 | +31% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.22 | $2.83 | +27% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.74 | $2.51 | +44% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.84 | $2.52 | +37% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12 | $15.9 | +33% |
| Transport | +32% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.71 | $2.53 | +48% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $85.5 | $113 | +32% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.75 | $3.64 | +32% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | $1.7 | +28% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.67 | $0.78 | +16% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $16,528 | $22,721 | +37% |
| Dining out | +26% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.6 | $21.7 | +39% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $91.5 | $106 | +16% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.05 | $9.63 | +6% |
| Cappuccino | $4.04 | $4.39 | +9% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.72 | $2.43 | +41% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.06 | $7.39 | +46% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.33 | $7.95 | +49% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $1.76 | +9% |
| Telecom | +8% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $52.2 | $51.7 | -1% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $56.8 | $63.5 | +12% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.29 | $0.33 | +14% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.2 | $14.4 | +9% |
| Utilities & household | +31% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $137 | $155 | +13% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.22 | +47% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.17 | $4.47 | +41% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.02 | $1.5 | +47% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.2 | $20.8 | +37% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $57.4 | $85.7 | +49% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.1 | $16 | +32% |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | $27 | +10% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $19.9 | $24 | +21% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,493 | $1,856 | +24% |
3,168 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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