Cost of Living in Sachsen-Anhalt
Prices in Sachsen-Anhalt (First-Level Administrative Unit in Germany)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Magdeburg - 14 contributors in the past 12 months
Halle - 9 contributors
Dessau - 5 contributors
Jessen - 0 contributors
Bernburg - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €14.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €64.64 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.18 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.25 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.83 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.22 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.80 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.58 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.21 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.66 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.50 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.44 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.80 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.82 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.09 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.33 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.85 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.90 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.71 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.52 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.57 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.57 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.98 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.84 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.96 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.40 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €8.63 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.86 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €52.44 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €6.33 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €4.13 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €25.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.75 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €28,509.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,180.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €309.25 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €22.36 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €38.77 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €33.70 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €23.25 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €10.31 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €350.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €68.80 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €41.67 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €81.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €131.25 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €506.56 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €385.55 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,002.12 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €658.50 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €322.80 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €156.76 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,278.95 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | |
Over the last 12 months, 195 data points were contributed by 97 people of this region.
Last update: 4 May 2026
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