Germany

🇩🇪Cost of Living in Germany

Compare the cost of living across 5 cities in Germany.

Berlin

Berlin

Germany's capital is famous for its arts scene, nightlife, and startup ecosystem. Once one of Europe's cheapest capitals, rents have risen but remain well below London and Paris.

Cost Index

60

Monthly Cost

$2,900

Pop: 3,748,148Safety: 62/100
Munich

Munich

Bavaria's capital is Germany's most expensive city, home to major industries and famous for Oktoberfest and proximity to the Alps. It offers a high standard of living with strong employment opportunities.

Cost Index

73

Monthly Cost

$3,150

Pop: 1,512,491Safety: 78/100
Cologne

Cologne

Cologne is a lively Rhineland city famous for its iconic Gothic cathedral, vibrant carnival celebrations, and thriving media industry. It offers a relaxed urban atmosphere with good public transport and living costs below Munich and Frankfurt.

Cost Index

69

Monthly Cost

$1,900

Pop: 1,080,000Safety: 60/100
Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Frankfurt is Germany's financial capital and home to the European Central Bank, boasting an impressive skyline that has earned it the nickname 'Mainhattan.' It is one of the most international cities in Germany with excellent transport links and a high standard of living.

Cost Index

74

Monthly Cost

$2,100

Pop: 760,000Safety: 62/100
Hamburg

Hamburg

Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and its biggest port, known for its impressive maritime heritage, the iconic Elbphilharmonie, and the vibrant St. Pauli district. It combines cosmopolitan living with green spaces and waterways, offering a high quality of life at moderate costs.

Cost Index

72

Monthly Cost

$2,000

Pop: 1,900,000Safety: 65/100