City Comparison

🇬🇧 Londonvs🇩🇪 Berlin

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Category
🇬🇧
London
United Kingdom
🇩🇪
Berlin
Germany
Diff.
Monthly Rent
Room in shared flat, city centre
£1,025/mo
£687/mo
-33%
Weekly Groceries
Cooking 5 nights a week
£65/wk
£43/wk
-34%
Cheap Meal Out
Local restaurant or student canteen
£13
£8.15
-37%
💡Student tip

Pret a Manger, Wasabi, and uni cafeterias are your best friends. Borough Market on weekdays for cheap samples.

Döner kebab shops are everywhere and a massive kebab is €4–6. Rewe and Lidl for cheap, quality groceries.

Monthly Transport Pass
Public transit pass
£100/mo
£33/mo
-67%
💡Student tip

Get an 18+ Student Oyster card for a 30% discount on Travelcards and Bus & Tram passes.

The €29/mo Deutschlandticket covers all local transit nationwide. One of the best transport deals in Europe.

Coffee
Flat white or equivalent
£5.00
£3.00
-40%
Beer at a Bar
Bottle or draught
£7.00
£3.65
-48%
Beer from Supermarket
Standard can/bottle
£2.00
£0.86
-57%
Monthly Gym Membership
Standard gym
£43/mo
£26/mo
-39%
SIM / Mobile Data
Monthly plan, ~20–50 GB data
£15/mo
£13/mo
-14%
Night Out Budget
Avg. spend on a night out
£70
£34
-51%
💡Student tip

Pre-drinks are essential in London. Check Dice and Fever for free or cheap event tickets.

Berlin's club scene is legendary. Many venues are free before midnight or charge €5–€15 entry.

Disclaimer: Data is estimated from public sources and student reports. Prices are approximate and vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle. Currency conversions use approximate fixed rates and are for reference only.

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