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Most Expensive Grocery Staples in Germany

Germany · Last updated: 2026-06-21

The most expensive grocery staples in Germany: 49 products ranked by median price across 1 supermarket chains (77% catalog coverage). All prices are normalized to standard units for fair comparison.

49/64
Products with prices
77%
Catalog coverage
1
Supermarket chains
$2.60
Average item price
$34.29
Highest on list

Cheapest: Black Pepper (50 g) at $0.68. Most expensive: Chicken Fillets (1 kg) at $34.29.

Most expensive staples in Germany — full ranking

Product Price Range Source
Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $34.29 €29.90 $34.29 – $34.29 1 stores
Salmon Fillet (1 kg) $26.72 €23.30 $26.72 – $26.72 1 stores
Minced Beef (1 kg) $22.90 €19.97 $22.90 – $22.90 1 stores
Beef Round (1 kg) $15.48 €13.50 $15.48 – $15.48 1 stores
Pork Loin (1 kg) $14.31 €12.48 $5.72 – $22.90 2 stores
Bell Pepper (1 kg) $11.47 €10.00 $11.47 – $11.47 1 stores
Shrimp (1 kg) $11.46 €9.99 $11.46 – $11.46 1 stores
Sausages (1 kg) $9.64 €8.41 $9.64 – $9.64 1 stores
Broccoli (1 kg) $6.85 €5.97 $6.85 – $6.85 1 stores
Beetroot (1 kg) $5.46 €4.76 $5.46 – $5.46 1 stores
White Fish Fillet (1 kg) $5.15 €4.49 $5.15 – $5.15 1 stores
Dry Peas (1 kg) $5.02 €4.38 $5.02 – $5.02 1 stores
Potatoes (1 kg) $4.69 €4.09 $2.51 – $6.87 2 stores
Onions (1 kg) $4.59 €4.00 $4.59 – $4.59 1 stores
Ketchup (500 g) $4.58 €3.99 $4.58 – $4.58 1 stores
White Rice (1 kg) $4.58 €3.99 $4.58 – $4.58 1 stores
Ground Coffee (250 g) $4.56 €3.98 $4.56 – $4.56 1 stores
Zucchini (1 kg) $4.35 €3.79 $4.35 – $4.35 1 stores
Mayonnaise (400 g) $4.23 €3.69 $4.23 – $4.23 1 stores
Apples (1 kg) $3.43 €2.99 $2.86 – $4.00 2 stores
Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.43 €2.99 $3.43 – $3.43 1 stores
Buckwheat (1 kg) $2.86 €2.49 $2.86 – $2.86 1 stores
Wheat Flour (1 kg) $2.86 €2.49 $2.86 – $2.86 1 stores
Oranges (1 kg) $2.86 €2.49 $2.86 – $2.86 2 stores
Tomatoes (1 kg) $2.60 €2.27 $2.60 – $2.60 1 stores
Pasta (500 g) $2.40 €2.09 $2.40 – $2.40 1 stores
Pears (1 kg) $2.28 €1.99 $2.28 – $2.28 1 stores
Sugar (1 kg) $2.28 €1.99 $2.28 – $2.28 1 stores
Bananas (1 kg) $2.17 €1.89 $2.17 – $2.17 1 stores
Lemons (1 kg) $2.05 €1.79 $2.05 – $2.05 1 stores
Cabbage (1 kg) $1.94 €1.69 $1.94 – $1.94 1 stores
Lentils (1 kg) $1.82 €1.59 $1.82 – $1.82 1 stores
Cucumbers (1 kg) $1.72 €1.50 $1.72 – $1.72 1 stores
Butter (250 g) $1.71 €1.49 $1.71 – $1.71 1 stores
Plain Yogurt (500 g) $1.61 €1.40 $1.61 – $1.61 1 stores
Wholegrain Bread (500 g) $1.59 €1.39 $1.59 – $1.59 1 stores
Vegetable Oil (1 L) $1.59 €1.39 $1.59 – $1.59 1 stores
Oat Flakes (1 kg) $1.58 €1.38 $1.58 – $1.58 1 stores
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $1.55 €1.35 $1.55 – $1.55 1 stores
Cottage Cheese (500 g) $1.48 €1.29 $1.48 – $1.48 1 stores
Garlic (250 g) $1.48 €1.29 $1.48 – $1.48 1 stores
Mozzarella (200 g) $1.48 €1.29 $1.48 – $1.48 1 stores
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.43 €1.25 $1.43 – $1.43 1 stores
Milk (Lactose Free, 1 Liter) $1.36 €1.19 $1.36 – $1.36 1 stores
Carrots (1 kg) $1.14 €0.99 $1.14 – $1.14 1 stores
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.14 €0.99 $1.14 – $1.14 1 stores
Local Cheese (1 kg) $0.79 €0.69 $0.79 – $0.79 1 stores
Salt (1 kg) $0.79 €0.69 $0.79 – $0.79 1 stores
Black Pepper (50 g) $0.68 €0.59 $0.68 – $0.68 1 stores

About the most expensive staples in Germany

Which staples are most expensive in Germany?

This page ranks 49 tracked staples by median supermarket price across 1 chains in Germany. Prices are normalized to standard package sizes.

How do I compare grocery prices in Germany?

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