Cost of Living in Kassel
Summary of cost of living in Kassel, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,823.4$ (3,289.0€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,115.1$ (959.2€), excluding rent.
- Kassel is 28.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kassel is, on average, 69.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.50 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.50 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.10 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.90 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.67 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.14 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.73 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.40 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.96 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.76 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.35 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.85 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.28 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.78 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.87 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.17 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.57 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.60 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.71 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.04 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.88 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.44 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.45 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.06 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 36.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.69 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,180.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,893.33 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 312.91 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 30.97 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 45.79 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 28.75 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 320.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 14,400.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 85.00 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 45.00 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 79.50 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 120.00 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 600.00 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 425.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 965.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,216.67 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 472.41 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 248.05 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,803.25 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.98 |
Prices in Kassel
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Last update: 5 October 2025
Last update: 5 October 2025
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