I haven't seen a coil hob for years, I think my grandma had one. The cheapest option apparently called a solid plate hob in Britain. Those coils are inside a

I haven't seen a coil hob for years, I think my grandma had one. The cheapest option apparently called a solid plate hob in Britain. Those coils are inside a ceramic (I think) plate. The cheapest ones cost about £80. They're difficult to damage, so you find them in the cheapest rented apartments (students etc): https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/hobs/essentials-csphobx21-electric-solid-plate-hob-inox-10221688-pdt.html https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/h... "Ceramic" hobs refers to the one with heating elements below glass/ceramic. Starts from £110, but it's a bit easier to damage. Many rented homes would have this, since it looks fancy and clean.: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/hobs/essentials-cchobkn21-electric-ceramic-hob-black-10224996-pdt.html https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/h... Induction hobs start at £180: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/hobs/logik-lindhob16-electric-induction-hob-black-10143242-pdt.html https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/h... Most ordinary (cheap or expensive) cookware sold in Europe is compatible with an induction hob, but not necessarily everything.