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Germany

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Cities tracked
33
Local currency
90
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
194 passports
Official policy
Safety index
65 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
98 Mbps
76 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
45.0%
VAT 19% · Corp 30%
Germany

About Germany

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$864
Family of 4 / mo
$2,204
Internet
87Mbps
Interest rate
1%
Inflation
1.6%
Population
84.7M

Germany is a fascinating country located in Central Europe. Known for its rich history, Germany is famous for its beautiful castles, ancient towns, and stunning landscapes. The capital city, Berlin, is vibrant and filled with art, culture, and modern attractions, including the iconic Brandenburg Gate.

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

Most affordable cities

Most expensive cities

All cities

Aachen, Germany
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USD $1,423 / mo · single, excl. rent
Augsburg, Germany
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USD $1,813 / mo · single, excl. rent
Berlin, Germany
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USD $2,261 / mo · single, excl. rent
Bonn, Germany
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USD $1,586 / mo · single, excl. rent
Bremen, Germany
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USD $1,490 / mo · single, excl. rent
Chemnitz, Germany
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USD $1,289 / mo · single, excl. rent
Cologne, Germany
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USD $1,742 / mo · single, excl. rent
Darmstadt, Germany
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USD $1,689 / mo · single, excl. rent
Dresden, Germany
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USD $1,323 / mo · single, excl. rent
Duisburg, Germany
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USD $1,373 / mo · single, excl. rent
Dusseldorf, Germany
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USD $1,958 / mo · single, excl. rent
Erfurt, Germany
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USD $1,256 / mo · single, excl. rent
Erlangen, Germany
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USD $1,510 / mo · single, excl. rent
Frankfurt, Germany
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USD $2,290 / mo · single, excl. rent
Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany
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USD $2,153 / mo · single, excl. rent
Giessen, Germany
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USD $1,811 / mo · single, excl. rent
Hamburg, Germany
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USD $2,234 / mo · single, excl. rent
Hanover, Germany
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USD $1,542 / mo · single, excl. rent
Heidelberg, Germany
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USD $1,990 / mo · single, excl. rent
Heilbronn, Germany
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USD $1,741 / mo · single, excl. rent
Ingolstadt, Germany
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USD $1,827 / mo · single, excl. rent
Jena, Germany
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USD $1,503 / mo · single, excl. rent
Kiel, Germany
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USD $1,470 / mo · single, excl. rent
Leipzig, Germany
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USD $1,405 / mo · single, excl. rent
Mannheim, Germany
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USD $1,751 / mo · single, excl. rent
Munich, Germany
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USD $2,518 / mo · single, excl. rent
Nuremberg, Germany
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USD $1,543 / mo · single, excl. rent
Offenbach Am Main, Germany
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USD $1,774 / mo · single, excl. rent
Pforzheim, Germany
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USD $1,556 / mo · single, excl. rent
Rostock, Germany
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USD $1,785 / mo · single, excl. rent
Stuttgart, Germany
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USD $1,942 / mo · single, excl. rent
Ulm, Germany
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USD $1,869 / mo · single, excl. rent
Wuerzburg, Germany
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USD $1,679 / mo · single, excl. rent
Showing: Single person. Family figures marked “~” are estimated from single-person data (×2.7).

Food & drink

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $107.07
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $48.02
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $102
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $139.76

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $3,637
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $1.18

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $3.24
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $4.62
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $5.02
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $2.87
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $3.87

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $14.54
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $66.1
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $10.58

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $18.38
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.21
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.13
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.8
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $6.61
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $9.26
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $9.59
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $15.67
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $3.24
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $2.57
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $4.34
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.49

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $2,117
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,585
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $849.43
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $599.79
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,165
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $832.36

Leisure

  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $15,885
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $40.42
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $27.32
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $15.87
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $427.24

Transportation

  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $92.55
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $4.26
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $39.67
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $32,398
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $31,897
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $3.7
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $4.62

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $316.62
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $45.25
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How we calculate these numbers

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