The cost of postage stamps varies by country and type of mail: In Germany (Deutsche Post) as of 2025:
- Standard letter stamp costs 0.95 euros (up from 0.85 euros).
- Compact letter stamp costs 1.10 euros.
- Large letter stamp costs 1.80 euros.
- Maxi letter stamp costs 2.90 euros.
- Postcard stamp costs 0.95 euros
In the United States (USPS) as of mid-2025:
- The price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp is set to increase from 73 cents to 78 cents starting July 13, 2025.
- Metered letters will increase from 69 cents to 74 cents.
- Domestic postcards will increase from 56 cents to 62 cents.
- International letters and postcards will increase slightly as well
- Currently, stamps can be purchased for 73 cents at the Post Office or 69 cents online via services like Stamps.com, which also offers discounts
In the United Kingdom (Royal Mail):
- A 1st Class letter stamp costs £1.70 for letters up to 100g.
- Large letters cost £3.15.
- 2nd Class stamps cost 87p for standard letters and £1.55 for large letters
These prices depend on the size, weight, and destination of the mail, and additional services like tracking or signature delivery may cost extra.
