Cost of Living in Darmstadt
Summary of cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,297.5$ (3,615.3€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,232.9$ (1,037.2€), excluding rent.
- Darmstadt is 11.4% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Darmstadt is, on average, 58.9% lower than in Los Angeles.
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) | 11.00 € | |
| 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) | 2.30 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.88 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.18 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.76 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.41 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.71 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.88 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.35 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.15 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.86 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.88 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.90 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.56 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.48 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.65 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.08 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.97 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.26 € | |
| 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) | 5.00 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 34.50 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.67 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,000.00 € | |
| 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) | 296.61 € | |
| 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) | 55.00 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.00 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 118.00 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 885.14 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 720.00 € | |
| 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) | 3,154.11 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.03 | |
Prices in Darmstadt
This city had 229 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 11 February 2026
Last update: 11 February 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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