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Cost of living in 🇩🇪 Germany
A single person spends about €2,258 a month across the 1 city we track in Germany, rent included.
Average monthly budget
€2,258
Average rent (1-bed)
€1,500
Median tech salary
€4,600
Cheapest city
🇩🇪 Berlin
Cities in Germany, cheapest first
| # | City | Monthly budget | Rent (1-bed) | Groceries | Tech pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 BerlinGermany | €2,258 | €1,500 | €350 | €4,600 |
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