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27
Checked source
0
Assumption
27
Data version
2026.10.11-1

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Prices move with the city, the delivery fee, the options, the seller and the season. Even a checked price is never labelled an "average" without evidence that it is one.

Fast food

  • Rotisserie chicken

    €12 / wholeAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    A whole roast chicken from a market stall or supermarket counter
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Prices differ sharply between western and southern Europe. A fun assumption.

  • Doner kebab

    €7 / eachAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Kebab in bread from a city takeaway
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Germany and Austria are the reference here; other countries differ.

  • Margherita pizza

    €9 / pizzaAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    One pizza eaten in at a casual pizzeria
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Italy is often cheaper than northern Europe for this.

  • Croissant

    €1.5 / eachAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Plain butter croissant from a bakery
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    A fun assumption, not a surveyed price.

Dining out

  • Set lunch menu

    €14 / mealAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Weekday fixed-price lunch with a drink
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    The Spanish and Portuguese menu del dia is usually well below this.

  • Beer (0.5 L)

    €5 / glassAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Draught beer in a bar, city centre
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Varies by several euro between countries.

  • Dinner for two

    €65 / mealAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Mid-range restaurant, two courses and drinks
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    The country you are in matters more than anything else here.

Coffee

  • Espresso at the bar

    €1.4 / cupAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Standing at the counter, not table service
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Italy is far cheaper than northern Europe. Table service costs more.

  • Cappuccino

    €3 / cupAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Regular size, seated at a cafe
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Northern capitals sit well above this.

Groceries

  • Baguette

    €1.2 / eachAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Plain baguette from a bakery
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    A fun assumption, not a surveyed price.

  • Milk (1 litre)

    €1.15 / litreAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Supermarket own-brand whole milk
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Discount chains charge less.

  • Eggs (10)

    €3.2 / packAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Supermarket free-range eggs
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Cage and organic eggs differ.

  • Bottled water (1.5 L)

    €0.8 / bottleAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Still water at a supermarket
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Kiosks and stations charge several times this.

Movies & culture

  • Cinema ticket

    €11 / ticketAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    One adult evening ticket, standard screen
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Capitals and premium screens cost more.

  • Museum ticket

    €15 / ticketAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Adult entry to a major city museum
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Many museums have free days or reduced rates.

Subscriptions

  • Netflix Standard (month)

    €13.49 / monthAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    One month of the ad-free Standard plan
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Prices differ by country and change often.

  • Spotify Premium (month)

    €10.99 / monthAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    One month of an individual plan
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Student, duo and family plans differ.

  • Gym membership (month)

    €35 / monthAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Mid-tier chain gym, rolling monthly
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Budget chains cost around half.

Living

  • Haircut

    €25 / visitAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Walk-in cut at a neighborhood salon
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    A fun assumption, not a surveyed price.

  • Phone plan (month)

    €15 / monthAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    SIM-only plan with a generous data allowance
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Mobile data is cheap in some member states and not others.

  • Smartphone (mid-range)

    €350 / eachAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Mid-range handset bought outright
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Flagships cost several times this.

Transport

  • Metro single ticket

    €2 / rideAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    One single ride in a large city network
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Day and monthly passes lower the per-ride cost.

  • 10-minute rideshare

    €13 / rideAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Short city trip at normal (non-surge) pricing
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Surge pricing can multiply this.

  • Petrol (1 litre)

    €1.75 / litreAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Unleaded 95 at a city station
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Fuel taxes differ a lot between member states.

  • Regional train return

    €30 / tripAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Return ticket between nearby cities
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Advance and regional passes can be far cheaper.

Travel

  • Hotel night

    €120 / nightAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    Mid-range hotel, one night, city centre
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Season and city change this more than anything else.

Housing

  • 1-bed rent (month)

    €1,050 / monthAssumption, for fun
    Basis
    One-bedroom flat in a mid-size city, excluding utilities
    Region
    Eurozone (western-EU city assumption; varies widely by country)
    Notes
    Ranges from under 500 EUR in parts of southern Europe to well over 2,000 in Dublin, Paris or Amsterdam.

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