Cost of Living in Thüringen
Prices in Thüringen (First-Level Administrative Unit in Germany)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Erfurt - 16 contributors in the past 12 months
Jena - 11 contributors
Gera - 4 contributors
Ilmenau - 3 contributors
Weimar - 3 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €13.06 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €54.85 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.15 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.16 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.89 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.39 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.06 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.49 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.06 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.69 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.36 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.30 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.84 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.71 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €7.44 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.29 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.75 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.74 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.64 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.54 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.51 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.96 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.62 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.94 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.42 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €8.47 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.66 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €59.88 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.55 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €6.12 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €41.67 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.75 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €28,730.50 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,140.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €488.68 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €24.90 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €44.85 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €31.15 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €22.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €268.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €81.80 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €26.78 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €100.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €142.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €561.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €407.95 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,115.19 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €804.59 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €364.95 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €218.09 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,522.97 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | |
Over the last 12 months, 270 data points were contributed by 111 people of this region.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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