Cost of Living in Erfurt
Summary of cost of living in Erfurt, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,183.8$ (3,567.7€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,263.4$ (1,077.3€), excluding rent.
- Erfurt is 22.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Erfurt is, on average, 68.6% 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) | 60.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.50 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.90 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.33 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6.67 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.76 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.37 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.10 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.77 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.90 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.32 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.81 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.29 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.86 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.81 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.43 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.77 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.93 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.34 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.70 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.70 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.39 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 35.00 € | |
| 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) | 33,940.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 451.88 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 25.82 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 43.47 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 37.50 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 24.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 400.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 83.00 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 28.30 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.00 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 130.00 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 691.67 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 458.89 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,221.67 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 924.47 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 383.31 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 200.20 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,858.85 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 |
Prices in Erfurt
This city had 342 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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