VanBasket Germany

Food Prices in Germany — September 2026

Updated: 1 September 2026

Current Index

124.9

vs World Average

+24.9%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 9 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$2.07

+17% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$4.56

+33% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$15.58

+165% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$3.00

+33% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

open receipts 48 prices · updated 15 Sep

$2.49
Water 1.5 L bottle

open receipts 8 prices · updated 7 Sep

$3.38
Cheese 1 kg

open receipts 81 prices · updated 12 Sep

$12.24
Tomatoes 1 kg

open receipts 4 prices · updated 5 Sep

$2.43
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

open receipts 9 prices · updated 7 Sep

$1.19

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$91.72

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Lauchzwiebeln

Netto City, München 24 Sep

0.49 €
Schoko Toffe

Storck · 325 g

Netto City, München 24 Sep

1.89 €
Münchner Hell Alkoholfrei

Paulaner

Netto City, München 24 Sep

1.29 €
Bananenchips, geröstet, gezuckert

Maryland · 250 g

Netto City, München 24 Sep

2.39 €
Frische fettarme Milch, 1,5 % Fett

Gutes Land, Netto MD

Netto City, München 24 Sep

0.85 €
Erdnussmus Crunchy

KoRo · 500g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

6.99 €
Bensdorp Kakao

Bensdorp · 125g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

2.79 €
Kimchi

Ajumma Republic

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

3.29 €
Gua Thai Reisnudeln

Bamboo Garden · 125g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

2.79 €
AirFryer Pommes

McCain · 500g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

2.79 €
Wildheidelbeeren

REWE Bio · 300g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

3.79 €
Brokkoli

Rewe Bio

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

1.89 €
Italian Style Roast by Nespresso

Starbucks

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

3.69 €
Kimchi Style

Gute Kulturen, Rewe, Rewe Bio · 270 g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

3.99 €
Artischockenherzen in Lake

REWE Beste Wahl · 165 g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

2.19 €
Apfel-Brombeer-Himbeermark

REWE Bio · 360 g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

1.55 €
Frucht Ring

Rewe, Rewe Bio · 300 g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

2.29 €
Fruchtschnitte Cranberry Maracuja

Rewe Bio

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

2.89 €
Chicken Nuggets gold-gelb paniert

ja! · 500 g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

3.99 €
BBQ Mix

REWE to Go · 500 g

Rewe, Bielefeld 24 Sep

3.99 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Germany is 24.9% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $375 per month (vs $300 world average).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.2% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Germany

Germany

124.9

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Belgium 124.8 +24.8%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Austria 128.4 +28.4%

Luxembourg 128.5 +28.5%

Italy 128.8 +28.8%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Germany?

Yes, food in Germany is above average. The VanBasket Index is 124.9 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 24.9% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Germany per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Germany you can expect to spend around $375. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 124.9 (world = 100).

How does Germany compare to similar countries?

Germany has a VanBasket Index of 124.9. Similar or nearby countries: Belgium, Qatar, Austria.

How often is the food price data for Germany updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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