Cost of Living in Germany
Summary of cost of living in Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 85,111.9Kč (3,395.8€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 25,006.2Kč (997.7€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Germany is, on average, 1.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Germany is, on average, 40.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 375.96 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,629.14 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 250.64 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 112.79 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.25 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 87.29 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 72.16 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 64.94 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 104.91 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 43.84 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.19 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 83.34 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 145.70 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 139.52 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 195.20 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 31.53 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 18.00 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 22.49 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 47.69 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 15.59 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 15.87 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 40.92 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 23.35 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 125.32 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 23.31 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 36.12 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 205.52 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 77.70 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,253.18 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 116.55 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 100.84 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 814.57 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 164.59 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 681,230.85 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 809,630.14 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 7,593.32 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 606.68 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,123.72 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 874.65 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 534.47 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.76 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 10,315.72 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 321,008.14 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,041.22 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 960.81 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,223.52 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,890.64 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 22,136.11 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 16,760.08 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 41,460.46 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 31,567.46 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,914.83 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,171.99 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 71,087.79 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 |
Prices in Germany
This country had 33464 entries in the past 12 months by 2877 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Germany
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Munich | 71.9 | 42.7 | 59.1 | 63.7 | 69.6 | 121.7 | |
| Hamburg | 69.8 | 31.2 | 52.9 | 65.2 | 69.2 | 129.6 | |
| Frankfurt | 69.5 | 34.7 | 54.3 | 65.3 | 68.7 | 146.2 | |
| Heidelberg | 68.1 | 31.4 | 52.0 | 66.4 | 62.3 | 128.1 | |
| Dusseldorf | 67.6 | 31.1 | 51.6 | 63.4 | 67.0 | 128.3 | |
| Cologne | 66.8 | 28.7 | 50.2 | 65.8 | 60.8 | 121.2 | |
| Stuttgart | 66.3 | 30.5 | 50.7 | 65.0 | 64.7 | 138.0 | |
| Essen | 65.9 | 19.0 | 45.4 | 64.0 | 59.0 | 139.5 | |
| Berlin | 65.8 | 33.4 | 51.6 | 61.3 | 64.0 | 123.5 | |
| Nuremberg | 65.0 | 24.0 | 47.1 | 62.5 | 64.2 | 143.6 | |
| Freiburg im Breisgau | 65.0 | 27.1 | 48.4 | 65.8 | 57.8 | 154.8 | |
| Karlsruhe | 64.4 | 25.2 | 47.3 | 65.9 | 58.5 | 130.6 | |
| Hanover | 63.6 | 21.4 | 45.2 | 63.0 | 62.3 | 124.9 | |
| Bremen | 63.5 | 20.7 | 44.8 | 64.8 | 58.5 | 147.1 | |
| Mannheim | 63.4 | 23.0 | 45.8 | 64.8 | 52.2 | 190.1 | |
| Dresden | 62.7 | 20.9 | 44.4 | 62.3 | 61.5 | 139.4 | |
| Aachen | 62.5 | 19.9 | 43.9 | 62.6 | 57.9 | 152.0 | |
| Leipzig | 61.7 | 21.2 | 44.0 | 65.0 | 54.8 | 127.6 |
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