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Cost of living in Germany in 2026

Cheryl

Hello everyone,

Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Germany, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Germany or already living there.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Germany?

What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in Germany?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
´ó¿§¸£ÀûÓ°Ôº Team

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Boost333

Hi there,


What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Germany?

I could say regarding NRW such cities like Dortmund, Cologne, Essen. Apartments 1-2 rooms approx price between 400 - 1000 euro, depending on area, quality and so on.


What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

One way ticket price is 3.80 euro (3.60 - 3.90). Short trip 3 stations around 1,9 euro.

24 hours ticket - 7,80 - 8 euro city area. The price depends on the zone.

Taxi inside city area 15-25 euro approx.