Cost of Living in Chemnitz
Summary of cost of living in Chemnitz, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,694.0$ (3,203.1€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,057.5$ (917.0€), excluding rent.
- Chemnitz is 32.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chemnitz is, on average, 79.1% lower than in Seattle.
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) | 52.50 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.42 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.50 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.07 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.70 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.43 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.98 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.27 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.06 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.30 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.70 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.87 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.96 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.57 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.47 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.04 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.98 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.21 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.70 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.85 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.09 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.68 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,180.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,340.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 256.07 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 26.97 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 44.39 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 26.67 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 282.50 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 6,500.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 84.67 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 56.33 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.00 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 80.75 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 384.60 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 351.25 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 740.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 733.33 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 201.29 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 116.13 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,366.67 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.97 |
Prices in Chemnitz
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Last update: 4 October 2025
Last update: 4 October 2025
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