VanBasket Germany

Food Prices in Germany — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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 8 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 54 prices · updated 5 Aug

$2.20
Water 1.5 L bottle

open receipts 14 prices · updated 5 Aug

$3.43
Cheese 1 kg

open receipts 85 prices · updated 7 Aug

$11.48
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

open receipts 13 prices · updated 5 Aug

$1.38

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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netto GUTES Land Skyr Pur Gutes Land Netto 350g 1kg

GUTES Land, netto GUTES Land · 350g

Netto Marken-Discount, Berlin 7 Aug

0.99 €
Weiße Bohnen, gekocht

Dilek · 800g

Netto Marken-Discount, Berlin 7 Aug

1.99 €
Gelateria Spaghettieis

Aldi, Gusto Surgelato, Mucci · 400 ml / 250 g

Bayern 25 Jul

2.99 €
Gelateria Amarena

Aldi, Gusto Surgelato, Mucci · 400 ml / 250 g

Bayern 25 Jul

2.99 €
Gelateria Walnuss

Aldi, Gusto Surgelato, Mucci · 400 ml / 250 g

Bayern 25 Jul

2.99 €
Less & Tasty Cup Collection - Blueberry Cheesecake & Stracciatella

Mucci · 380 ml / 216 g

Bayern 25 Jul

2.99 €
Eissticks XXL - Vanille & Kakao

Mucci · 960 ml / 528 g

Bayern 1 Aug

2.89 €
Alaska seelachs

Kaufland, Berlin 6 Aug

3.29 €
Almighurt laktosefrei - Bourbon-Vanille

Almighurt, Ehrmann · 150 g

Kaufland, Berlin 6 Aug

0.89 €
Bio Tofu Natur

Vantastic Foods · 200g

Kaufland, Berlin 6 Aug

2.29 €
Raffaello

Ferrero · 260g

Kaufland, Berlin 6 Aug

3.49 €
Qdol - Lime

Qdol · 330 ml

Bayern 5 Aug

2 €
Rote Bete

Kühne · 220g

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug

1.69 €
Karottensalat

K-CLASSIC, Kaufland · 190g

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug

0.79 €
Brotaufstrich Farmersalat

Popp · 150g

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug

1.89 €
Feiner Coleslaw-Salat

popp · 400g

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug

2.49 €
Grüne Oliven ohne Stein

Krini · 130g

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug

3.19 €
Fresh & FruiTea Grüntee-Limette Geschmack

Lichtenauer · 1,5 l

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug

1.29 €
Saft BCE

Pfanner · 1l

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug deal

1 €
Cay Teegenuss

P&G Getränke · 0.5l

Kaufland, Berlin 5 Aug

0.99 €

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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