VanBasket Germany

Food Prices in Germany — November 2026

Name: Germany — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 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

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 9 Nov 2026

$1.60

-10% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.56

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$15.58

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

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 9 Nov 2026

$3.01

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

1 source open receipts · updated 9 Nov 2026

$2.26
Water 1.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$0.56
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 9 Nov 2026

$9.97
Tomatoes 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026

$2.40
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 9 Nov 2026

$0.62

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)

Protein Bar Schokolade-Brownie

MAX Balance · 45g

Netto Marken-Discount, Berlin 9 Nov

1 €
Quinoa

Alnatura · 500g

EDEKA, Darmstadt 9 Nov

4.49 €
Almighurt - Kirsche

Ehrmann · 150g

Netto Marken-Discount, Villingen-Schwenningen 8 Nov deal

0.29 €
Almighurt - Ananas

Ehrmann · 150g

Netto Marken-Discount, Villingen-Schwenningen 8 Nov deal

0.29 €
Almighurt - Straciatella-Erdbeere

Ehrmann · 150g

Netto Marken-Discount, Villingen-Schwenningen 8 Nov deal

0.29 €
Almighurt - Waldbeeren

Ehrmann · 150g

Netto Marken-Discount, Villingen-Schwenningen 8 Nov deal

0.29 €
Almighurt Zitrone

Ehrmann · 150g

Netto Marken-Discount, Villingen-Schwenningen 8 Nov deal

0.29 €
Gouda Jung

Gutes Land, Netto Marken Discount · 400g

Netto Marken-Discount, Villingen-Schwenningen 8 Nov deal

1.99 €
Ristorante Pizza Spinaci

Dr. Oetker · 780 g (2 x 390 g)

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov deal

3.49 €
Eisberg-Salat

Markt Tag, Markttag Netto, Netto Marken-Discount · 1 Stück

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov deal

0.99 €
Eisbergsalat

Markt Tag

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov deal

0.99 €
Heimischer Eisbergsalat

In der Heimat

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov deal

0.99 €
10 frische deutsche Eier aus Bodenhaltung

Ein Herz für Erzeuger · 10 Stück

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov

2.59 €
Haferdrink Naturell

BioBio · 1 l

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov

0.9 €
Kalifornische Pistazien, geröstet & gesalzen

Clarkys, Netto MD · 300 g

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov

3.59 €
Kalifornische Pistazien, geröstet

Clarkys · 300 g

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov

3.59 €
Kinder Schokolade

Ferrero · 125 g

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov deal

1.29 €
Yogurette

Ferrero · 100g

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov deal

1.29 €
Snack-Hits

Lorenz · 280 g

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov

2.22 €
Kinder Tronky 5-pack

Ferrero, Kinder · 90 g (5 x 18 g)

Netto Marken-Discount, Dahme/Mark 5 Nov

2.19 €

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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +0.5% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −8.2%
Eggs +14.1%
Chicken +3.6%
Rice and cereals −9.5%
Water +4.7%
Cheese −5.8%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +19.0%
Beer +2.8%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

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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