Hamburg, Germany
Cost of Living in Hamburg, Germany
Last updated on Mar 01, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Hamburg, Germany is generally considered to be quite high. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Hamburg can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Hamburg can range from $15 to $30 per person.
Is the cost of living in Hamburg high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Hamburg, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Hamburg is generally considered to be quite high. Rent prices are particularly high, with the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the city center being around €1,000 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also more expensive than in other parts of Germany. Eating out can also be quite costly, with the average meal in a mid-range restaurant costing around €15-20. Transportation is relatively affordable, with monthly tickets for public transport costing around €80," said one person in Hamburg.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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