Darmstadt, Germany, Germany — cost of living
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Darmstadt, Germany

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Darmstadt, Germany

About Darmstadt, Germany

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$936
Family of 4 / mo
$2,387
Avg salary (after tax)
$3,986

Darmstadt is a charming city located in Germany , known for its rich history and beautiful parks. It is part of the state of Hesse and is not far from the famous city of Frankfurt. Darmstadt has a unique blend of old and modern architecture, with stunning buildings like the Mathildenhöhe, which showcases art nouveau style.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $134.52
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $109.07
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $48.47
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $115.68

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.35
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,711

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.61
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.29
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $5.29
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.14
  • CappuccinoUSD $4

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $15.21
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $66.1
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $10.84

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $24.41
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $3.37
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.18
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.87
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.05
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.91
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.16
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.36
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.87
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $6.61
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $8.46
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $9.48
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $16.36
  • Dozen EggsUSD $3.86
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.93
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $11.03
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.57

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $644.84
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,084
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $802.69
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,140
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,570
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $425.8

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $50.9
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $79.32
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $13.22
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $661.04
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $15,865

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.26
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.62
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $24,062
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $43.62
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $71.39
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $29,086
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.51

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $43.61
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $283.79

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How we calculate these numbers

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