Cost of Living in Bonn
Summary of cost of living in Bonn, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,165.0$ (3,503.8€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,199.8$ (1,009.3€), excluding rent.
- Bonn is 14.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bonn is, on average, 60.5% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.61 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.66 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.05 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.89 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.45 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.31 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.82 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.30 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.54 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.77 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.08 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.52 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.69 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.04 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.90 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.36 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.50 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.70 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.86 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 28.20 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.69 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 29,395.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,197.14 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 307.40 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 24.21 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 34.00 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 37.50 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 23.12 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 490.75 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,466.67 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 68.25 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 34.80 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.25 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 102.25 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 847.00 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 757.50 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,814.29 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,326.67 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 508.48 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 367.65 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,174.85 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | |
Prices in Bonn
This city had 264 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 25 January 2026
Last update: 25 January 2026
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