Germany Living Cost Calculator
Planning to move to Germany? Use our calculator to estimate your monthly living costs based on your profile and city of choice.
Germany Living Cost Calculator
Monthly Cost Estimate
Housing
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Monthly rent costs:
• Student: Rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside city center
• Single/Couple: Rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside city center
• Family: Rent for a three-bedroom apartment outside city center
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Education
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Monthly education costs:
• Student: Semester fees + international student fees (if applicable), calculated as monthly equivalent
• Families with children: Kindergarten fees (approx. €200/month)
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Food
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Monthly food costs including:
Weekly groceries (multiplied by 4.3 weeks per month):
• Milk, bread, rice, eggs, cheese
• Chicken, beef
• Fruits (apples, bananas, oranges)
• Vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, onions, lettuce)
Monthly dining out:
• Inexpensive restaurant: 4 times per month
• Mid-range restaurant: 1 time per month
• Basic beverages (water, beer) per month
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Utilities
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Monthly utility costs:
Standard basic utilities for an apartment:
• Electricity
• Water
• Heating
• Internet connection (60Mbps or more)
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Transportation
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Monthly transportation costs:
Options include:
• Public transport: Monthly pass (included in semester fees for students)
• Car leasing: Small car including monthly leasing fee, insurance, and fuel
• Car ownership: Including monthly payments, insurance, fuel, and maintenance
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Health Insurance
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Monthly insurance costs:
• Student: Student health insurance (approx. €140/month, mandatory)
• Working adults: Statutory health insurance (percentage of income, paid monthly)
Health insurance is mandatory for everyone in Germany
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Entertainment
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Monthly entertainment costs:
Leisure activities and subscriptions:
• Cinema: 1 movie ticket per month (approx. €12)
• Netflix Standard Plan: Monthly subscription
• Fitness Club Membership: Monthly fee
• Other leisure activities per month
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Daily Necessities
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Monthly expenses for personal items:
• Basic clothing (monthly budget based on price of Levi's 501 jeans or similar, approx. €80)
• Personal care products (monthly supply)
• Household items (monthly average)
• Other daily necessities (monthly budget)
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Mandatory Fees
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Monthly mandatory fees:
Required fees that cannot be avoided:
• Broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag): €18.36 per household per month
• Bank account fee: Approx. €5 per adult per month
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Mandatory fees are required and cannot be reduced
Total Monthly Cost:
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Expense Adjustments
100% represents the baseline cost for each category. Adjust sliders to increase or decrease expenses based on your preferences.
100% = Standard apartment rent outside city center. Adjust based on preferred housing standard.
100% = Basic groceries and occasional dining out. Adjust for more home cooking (lower) or dining out (higher).
Public Transport: Monthly pass (included in semester fees for students)
100% = Basic entertainment (monthly cinema, streaming services, gym) and clothing. Adjust based on lifestyle preferences.
About the Calculator
This calculator provides an estimation of monthly living costs in Germany based on real data. The estimates include:
- Rent: Based on your selected profile and location (city center or outside)
- Groceries: Estimated monthly food costs based on your profile
- Transportation: Public transportation monthly pass costs
- Utilities: Basic utilities (electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage) and internet
- Health Insurance: Health insurance costs based on your status
- Education Fees: University fees for students or kindergarten/school fees for families
- Mandatory Fees: Standard fees like broadcasting fees and bank account fees
- Other Expenses: Estimated additional costs for leisure, clothing, etc.
Please note that these are estimates and actual costs may vary based on individual lifestyle and preferences.