Cost of Living in Ulm
Summary of cost of living in Ulm, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,035.0 (€3,481.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,178.8 (€1,017.1), excluding rent.
- Ulm is 23.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ulm is, on average, 59.2% lower than in Seattle.
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) | €60.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.20 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.15 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.48 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.55 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.43 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.28 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.62 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.64 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.18 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.86 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.07 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €10.21 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.43 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.92 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.80 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.62 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.45 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.47 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.09 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €4.99 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.00 | |
| 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) | €2.80 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €58.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.25 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €4.02 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €24.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.79 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €29,395.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,140.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €338.70 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €29.97 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €46.59 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €30.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €20.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €400.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €11,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €79.99 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €49.99 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €81.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €135.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €843.40 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €662.20 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,652.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,327.50 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €492.41 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €326.70 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €3,516.71 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.97 | |
Prices in Ulm
This city had 139 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 1 June 2026
Last update: 1 June 2026
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