City-by-city breakdown — Berlin is affordable, Munich is expensive. See how German cities compare.
| City | 1-BR Rent | Groceries | Monthly Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏙️ Munich | €1,200-€1,600 | €280 | €2,200-€2,800 |
| 🏦 Frankfurt | €1,000-€1,400 | €260 | €1,800-€2,400 |
| ⚓ Hamburg | €900-€1,300 | €250 | €1,700-€2,300 |
| 🎭 Berlin | €800-€1,200 | €240 | €1,500-€2,100 |
| 🏗️ Stuttgart | €900-€1,300 | €260 | €1,700-€2,300 |
| ⛪ Cologne | €800-€1,100 | €240 | €1,500-€2,000 |
| 🎼 Dresden | €550-€750 | €220 | €1,100-€1,500 |
| 🎓 Leipzig | €500-€700 | €220 | €1,000-€1,400 |
Rent = Warmmiete (warm rent including utilities). East Germany cities (Dresden, Leipzig) are much cheaper!
Milk (1L): €1.00
Bread (Brot): €1.50-€3.00
Eggs (10): €2.50
Rice (1kg):
€2.00
Chicken (1kg): €7.50
Beer (0.5L): €0.80-€1.50
• Aldi & Lidl: Budget kings (cheapest)
• REWE:
Mid-range, good quality
• Edeka: Premium range
• Penny &
Netto: Budget
• dm & Rossmann: Drugstores
• Pfand: €0.25
bottle deposit system!
Döner Kebab: €5-€7
Currywurst: €3-€5
Restaurant meal: €12-€20
Beer (pub, 0.5L):
€4-€6
Coffee: €2.50-€4
Tip: 5-10% (optional but kind)