Cost of Living in Wiesbaden

Summary of cost of living in Wiesbaden, Germany:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,404.4$ (3,727.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,268.7$ (1,073.8€), excluding rent.
  • Wiesbaden is 9.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Wiesbaden is, on average, 64.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 17.00 € 15.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 80.00 € 60.00-125.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 € 10.49-13.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 € 2.00-5.90
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.50 € 3.00-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.90 € 3.00-4.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.93 € 1.80-3.80
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.77 € 2.50-3.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.13 € 0.99-1.45
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.72 € 1.44-1.81
White Rice (1 lb) 1.41 € 1.00-2.08
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.18 € 1.99-4.06
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.84 € 5.72-15.88
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.63 € 3.18-6.35
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.69 € 6.35-13.56
Apples (1 lb) 1.36 € 0.91-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) 0.90 € 0.59-1.00
Oranges (1 lb) 0.88 € 0.75-1.81
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.96 € 1.36-2.26
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.59 € 0.34-0.84
Onions (1 lb) 0.55 € 0.43-0.91
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.69 € 1.19-2.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.99 € 0.20-1.19
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.99 € 4.99-5.99
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 0.92 € 0.65-1.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.32 € 1.15-1.59
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 8.70 € 8.20-8.70
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.70 € 3.00-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 58.00 € 49.00-68.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.20 € 3.60-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.22 € 3.06-5.47
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 40.00 € 40.00-40.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.70 € 1.66-1.85
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 29,395.00 € 27,180.00-29,395.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 34,340.00 € 34,340.00-34,540.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 324.04 € 212.50-364.29
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 29.98 € 10.00-45.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 44.17 € 40.00-50.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 47.71 € 30.00-80.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 27.00 € 20.00-27.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 10.50 € 7.50-15.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 369.00 € 360.00-378.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 16,370.00 € 6,960.00-22,575.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 110.00 € 40.00-200.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 31.98 € 25.95-40.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 115.00 € 37.75-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 187.50 € 54.99-300.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 855.33 € 683.00-1,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 716.25 € 640.00-950.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,338.33 € 1,100.00-1,560.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,302.00 € 1,000.00-1,600.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 578.04 € 578.04-578.04
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 325.90 € 300.86-375.98
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,952.29 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.95 3.95-3.95

Prices in Wiesbaden

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Last update: 8 February 2026
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