Cost of Living in Augsburg

Summary of cost of living in Augsburg, Germany:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,112.4 (€3,543.8), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,183.5 (€1,019.9), excluding rent.
  • Augsburg is 21.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Augsburg is, on average, 57.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant €15.00 13.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) €67.50 60.00-85.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) €12.00 11.00-14.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) €4.50 4.00-7.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €5.50 5.00-7.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) €3.98 3.00-10.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) €3.75 2.00-5.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) €2.85 2.00-3.60
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) €1.24 1.00-1.69
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) €2.13 1.44-3.63
White Rice (1 lb) €1.72 1.36-2.08
Eggs (12, Large Size) €3.13 1.50-4.06
Local Cheese (1 lb) €6.35 5.72-11.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) €4.47 3.43-4.90
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) €9.11 4.54-13.56
Apples (1 lb) €1.36 1.36-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) €0.87 0.68-0.90
Oranges (1 lb) €0.78 0.75-0.81
Tomatoes (1 lb) €1.66 1.58-5.44
Potatoes (1 lb) €0.45 0.34-1.36
Onions (1 lb) €0.52 0.43-0.91
Lettuce (1 Head) €1.34 1.00-1.49
Bottled Water (50 oz) €1.05 0.99-1.19
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) €5.99 4.99-5.99
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) €0.99 0.95-1.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €1.39 1.19-1.59
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) €8.70 8.70-9.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) €3.85 3.00-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) €60.00 58.00-63.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) €6.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) €3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) €33.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) €1.83 1.66-2.09
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) €29,395.00 29,395.00-29,395.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) €34,240.00 33,340.00-34,540.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) €305.53 170.00-480.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) €33.72 10.00-39.95
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) €39.40 32.00-50.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership €32.98 20.00-50.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) €10.50 0.00-21.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) €13.00 9.00-15.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child €350.00 150.00-550.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child €18,300.00 15,780.00-19,800.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) €120.00 120.00-120.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) €61.67 25.00-100.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) €105.00 60.00-129.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes €156.33 120.00-200.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €938.00 720.00-1,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €720.33 616.00-850.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €1,721.43 1,500.00-2,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €1,285.00 1,100.00-1,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre €528.66 488.11-650.32
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre €416.57 385.11-510.96
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) €2,765.55
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.95 3.95-3.95

Prices in Augsburg

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Last update: 1 June 2026
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