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 € ≈ 1.08 $

Housing type

Main transport mode

Dining out frequency

Entertainment & leisure

Extra options

Your monthly estimate

2,175.12 $

1 adult · / month

Housing1,296 $60%
Food361.80 $17%
Coffee & drinks64.80 $3%
Transport92.88 $4%
Internet, mobile, electricity167.40 $8%
Entertainment & leisure105.84 $5%
Health insurance86.40 $4%
HousingFoodCoffee & drinksTransportInternet, mobile, electricityEntertainment & leisureHealth insurance

Reference price breakdown

All common prices to plan your budget properly.

Accommodation
  • Hostel (dorm bed)21.60 $
  • Budget hotel / night64.80 $
  • Airbnb private room / night54 $
  • Airbnb apartment / month1,296 $
  • Long-term rent / month972 $
Food
  • Street food / meal5.40 $
  • Local restaurant / meal12.96 $
  • Mid-range restaurant / meal32.40 $
  • Groceries / week54 $
  • Coffee3.24 $
  • Local beer4.32 $
Transport
  • Transport ticket3.24 $
  • Monthly pass92.88 $
  • Taxi / km2.16 $
  • Scooter / day21.60 $
  • Car / day43.20 $
Utilities
  • Fiber internet / month37.80 $
  • Mobile plan / month21.60 $
  • Electricity / month108 $
Entertainment
  • Cinema ticket12.96 $
  • Gym / month32.40 $
  • Coworking / month270 $