Cost of Living in Hanover
Summary of cost of living in Hanover, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,908.3$ (3,453.2€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,142.6$ (1,009.6€), excluding rent.
- Hanover is 24.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Hanover is, on average, 63.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.98 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 79.22 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.44 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.09 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.41 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.14 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.17 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.24 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.64 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.98 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.43 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.68 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.52 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.49 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.50 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.26 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.91 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.65 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.05 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.64 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.85 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.62 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.95 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.38 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.46 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.95 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.41 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,761.78 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,034.89 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 335.35 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 27.29 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 51.36 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.22 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.86 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.58 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 436.87 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 29,237.65 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.67 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.78 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 115.63 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 139.21 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,005.67 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 694.06 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,603.35 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,146.35 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 432.09 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 283.61 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,857.04 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 |
Prices in Hanover
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Last update: 22 April 2025
Last update: 22 April 2025
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Detwiler, john
on Aug 28, 2024:
Having made one week in Hanover; found this information exciting..namaste john