Hamburg, Germany, Germany — cost of living
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Hamburg, Germany

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Hamburg, Germany

About Hamburg, Germany

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$1,050
Family of 4 / mo
$2,677
Avg salary (after tax)
$4,118

Hamburg is a beautiful city in Germany known for its rich history and stunning waterfront. It is the second-largest city in the country and has a bustling port that connects it to the rest of the world. One of the most famous sights in Hamburg is the Elbphilharmonie, a modern concert hall that looks like a wave on top of an old warehouse.

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 $189.14
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $111.38
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $55.86
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $134.61

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.18
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,833

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.07
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.15
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $5.29
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.62
  • CappuccinoUSD $4.26

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $16.86
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $79.32
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $11.9

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $19.76
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $3.54
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.27
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.76
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.35
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.85
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.22
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.6
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.03
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $9.26
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $9.26
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.86
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $15.03
  • Dozen EggsUSD $4.8
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.82
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $6.19
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.6

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,034
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,491
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,054
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,824
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,019
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $724.67

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $63.89
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $36.45
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $21.16
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $823.47
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $30,974

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.06
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.83
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $33,052
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $40.85
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $120.3
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $37,863
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.31

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $49.85
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $372.06

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.