Cost of Living in Munster
Summary of cost of living in Munster, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,025.8$ (3,471.7€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,173.3$ (1,011.8€), excluding rent.
- Munster is 0.2% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Munster is, on average, 24.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.50 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.20 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.63 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.56 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.34 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.14 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.68 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.63 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.29 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.86 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.74 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.24 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.84 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.85 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.02 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.67 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.47 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.47 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.85 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.75 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.94 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.38 € | |
| 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) | 53.50 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.05 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.69 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,585.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,552.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 330.38 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 21.56 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 43.97 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.80 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 16.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.50 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 629.33 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,342.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 96.33 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.00 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.30 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 119.63 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,016.67 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 750.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,995.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,250.00 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 638.30 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 429.72 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,935.80 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.97 |
Prices in Munster
This city had 336 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 28 November 2025
Last update: 28 November 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Bottrop | 48.38 miles |
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