Cost of Living in Kassel
Summary of cost of living in Kassel, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,806.1 (€3,282.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,110.5 (€957.7), excluding rent.
- Kassel is 27.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kassel is, on average, 74.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €13.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €50.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.23 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.38 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.64 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.23 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.71 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.40 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €2.96 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.78 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.53 | |
| 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) | €0.53 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.49 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.67 | |
| 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) | €3.20 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €59.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.90 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €36.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.82 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €29,395.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,300.00 | |
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) | €32.46 | |
| 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 | €590.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €418.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,023.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €818.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €475.13 | |
| 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 %) | 3.95 | |
Prices in Kassel
This city had 111 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: 13 June 2026
Last update: 13 June 2026
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