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Stuttgart vs Frankfurt

Germany vs Germany · 153 km apart

Stuttgart

Germany

€1,081 ($1,174)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Frankfurt

Germany

€1,081 ($1,174)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseStuttgartFrankfurtCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$11.12$11.12Stuttgart
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$44.46$44.46Stuttgart
Cappuccino$3.33$3.33Stuttgart
Monthly groceries (single person)$252$252Stuttgart
Monthly public transport pass$40.76$40.76Stuttgart
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$107$107Stuttgart
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$31.12$31.12Stuttgart
Fitness club membership$31.12$31.12Stuttgart
Cinema ticket$8.15$8.15Stuttgart
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$623$623Stuttgart
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$433$433Stuttgart
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,300$1,300Stuttgart
Total single-person budget$1,174$1,174Stuttgart
Average net salary$3,762$3,762

Verdict

Stuttgart is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Stuttgart runs about $1,174 versus $1,174 in Frankfurt — a difference of roughly 0%.

Salary-adjusted, Stuttgart leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Stuttgart  ·  Full cost of living in Frankfurt

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stuttgart cheaper than Frankfurt?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,174 per month in Stuttgart versus $1,174 in Frankfurt — about 0% less.
How far is Stuttgart from Frankfurt?
The straight-line distance between Stuttgart and Frankfurt is approximately 153 km (95 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Stuttgart or Frankfurt?
The estimated average net salary is $3,762 in Stuttgart and $3,762 in Frankfurt. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,588 in Stuttgart versus $2,588 in Frankfurt per month.