Cost of Living in Darmstadt
Summary of cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,272.1 (€3,674.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,227.3 (€1,055.8), excluding rent.
- Darmstadt is 28.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Darmstadt is, on average, 73.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €60.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.12 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.88 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.34 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.81 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.60 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.83 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €6.51 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.36 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €10.76 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.36 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.96 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.88 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.62 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.48 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.45 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.34 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.14 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.07 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.39 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €8.70 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.85 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €58.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €34.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.75 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €29,395.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,025.71 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €307.33 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €28.87 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €47.29 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €38.40 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €45.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €972.22 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €39,600.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €86.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €63.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €111.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €125.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €884.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €700.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,940.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,398.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €505.63 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €353.75 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €3,136.76 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.03 | |
Prices in Darmstadt
This city had 232 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Frankfurt | 21.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mainz | 23.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aschaffenburg | 26.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worms | 28.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wiesbaden | 28.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mannheim | 35.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Heidelberg | 36.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Giessen | 57.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kaiserslautern | 64.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Karlsruhe | 66.38 miles |
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