Germany

Cost of living in Germany: detailed budget 2026

Monthly budget for solo, couples and families. Housing, food, transport and more.

Custom budget simulator

Household

Adults
1
Children
0

Currency: £ · 1 € ≈ 0.86 £

Housing type

Main transport mode

Dining out frequency

Entertainment & leisure

Extra options

Your monthly estimate

1,732.04 £

1 adult · / month

Housing1,032 £60%
Food288.10 £17%
Coffee & drinks51.60 £3%
Transport73.96 £4%
Internet, mobile, electricity133.30 £8%
Entertainment & leisure84.28 £5%
Health insurance68.80 £4%
HousingFoodCoffee & drinksTransportInternet, mobile, electricityEntertainment & leisureHealth insurance

Reference price breakdown

All common prices to plan your budget properly.

Accommodation
  • Hostel (dorm bed)17.20 £
  • Budget hotel / night51.60 £
  • Airbnb private room / night43 £
  • Airbnb apartment / month1,032 £
  • Long-term rent / month774 £
Food
  • Street food / meal4.30 £
  • Local restaurant / meal10.32 £
  • Mid-range restaurant / meal25.80 £
  • Groceries / week43 £
  • Coffee2.58 £
  • Local beer3.44 £
Transport
  • Transport ticket2.58 £
  • Monthly pass73.96 £
  • Taxi / km1.72 £
  • Scooter / day17.20 £
  • Car / day34.40 £
Utilities
  • Fiber internet / month30.10 £
  • Mobile plan / month17.20 £
  • Electricity / month86 £
Entertainment
  • Cinema ticket10.32 £
  • Gym / month25.80 £
  • Coworking / month215 £