Cost of Living in Mannheim
Summary of cost of living in Mannheim, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,918.2 (€3,375.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,113.6 (€959.4), excluding rent.
- Mannheim is 33.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Mannheim is, on average, 78.7% lower than in New York.
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) | €50.00 | |
| 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) | €3.90 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.58 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.07 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.35 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.73 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.58 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.53 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.62 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.17 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €10.09 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.33 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.90 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.83 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.52 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.47 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.51 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.34 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.13 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €4.99 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.97 | |
| 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) | €3.20 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €61.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.80 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €33.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.90 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €29,395.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,240.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €252.73 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €32.11 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €43.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €28.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €36.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €14.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €437.50 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €16,186.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €68.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €28.75 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €78.25 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €98.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €804.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €599.60 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,345.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,193.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €461.76 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €328.25 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €3,818.39 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.62 | |
Prices in Mannheim
This city had 302 entries in the past 12 months by 52 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
Last update: 20 May 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Worms | 14.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Darmstadt | 32.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kaiserslautern | 42.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Karlsruhe | 43.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Frankfurt | 48.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mainz | 51.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Heilbronn | 51.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wiesbaden | 55.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz | 57.86 miles |
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The median / average is correct here, around 4200 euro.
We are speaking for a country where median pay per month is around 2400 euros.