Cost of Living in Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg has a cost of living index of 72/100 (New York = 100). It is 28% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

72/100
Cost Index
$3,700/mo
Median Income
80/100
Safety Index
oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 68/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,300/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$900/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,400/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.82/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.52/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.25/kg
Dining OutScore: 56/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$62/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$75/month
One-Way Ticket$3.45/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.1/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$42/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$75/visit
Dentist Visit$95/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$38/ticket
Museum Entry$14/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$48/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$42/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Altstadt, St. Pauli, Eimsbüttel

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamburg cheap to live in?

Hamburg has a cost of living index of 72/100, where New York = 100. It is 28% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,440–$2,016 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hamburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hamburg costs approximately $1,300/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $900/month.

Is Hamburg good for digital nomads?

Hamburg has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Hamburg?

The median net monthly salary in Hamburg is approximately $3,700 USD. The income tax rate is around 28%.

How does Hamburg compare to New York for cost of living?

Hamburg (cost index 72) is 28% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $700/month by moving from New York to Hamburg.

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