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Cost of Living in Bad Hersfeld

Bad Hersfeld, Hesse, Germany · Population 30,770

▼ -16% vs Germany average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€835 ($908)
Couple, monthly€1,508 ($1,639)
Family of four, monthly€1,974 ($2,146)

Estimated Prices in Bad Hersfeld

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€8.07 ($8.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€32.29 ($35.10)per meal
Cappuccino€2.42 ($2.63)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€183 ($199)per month
Monthly public transport pass€29.60 ($32.18)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€78.04 ($84.83)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€22.60 ($24.57)per month
Fitness club membership€22.60 ($24.57)per month
Cinema ticket€5.92 ($6.44)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€427 ($464)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€297 ($323)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€890 ($968)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bad Hersfeld is €2,732 ($2,970) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €835 ($908) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,085 ($1,180) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€297 ($323)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Rotenburg an der Fulda

14 km away · Hesse

Hünfeld

23 km away · Hesse

Schlitz

24 km away · Hesse

Gerstungen

27 km away · Thuringia

Homberg

28 km away · Hesse

Melsungen

31 km away · Hesse

Großenlüder

33 km away · Hesse

Other Major Cities in Germany

Dortmund

North Rhine-Westphalia · pop. 5,302,179

€1,247 ($1,356) / mo

Berlin

Berlin · pop. 4,679,500

€1,081 ($1,174) / mo

Cologne

North Rhine-Westphalia · pop. 3,500,000

€1,081 ($1,174) / mo

Stuttgart

Baden-Württemberg · pop. 2,787,727

€1,081 ($1,174) / mo

Munich

Bavaria · pop. 2,606,021

€1,081 ($1,174) / mo

Hamburg

Hamburg · pop. 2,496,600

€1,081 ($1,174) / mo

Frankfurt

Hesse · pop. 2,319,029

€1,081 ($1,174) / mo

Nuremberg

Bavaria · pop. 1,374,524

€1,081 ($1,174) / mo

Living in Bad Hersfeld

Bad Hersfeld is one of the key cities in Germany. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €835 ($908), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €297 ($323) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,974 ($2,146) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,508 ($1,639) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bad Hersfeld is €2,732 ($2,970). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,085 ($1,180) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bad Hersfeld expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €835 ($908) per month in Bad Hersfeld including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Germany.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bad Hersfeld?
A net salary of around €1,085 ($1,180) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bad Hersfeld with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bad Hersfeld is €2,732 ($2,970).
How much is rent in Bad Hersfeld?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €427 ($464) per month in the city centre and €297 ($323) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €890 ($968).
Is Bad Hersfeld cheaper than Germany on average?
Yes — Bad Hersfeld is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Germany average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Bad Hersfeld?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €183 ($199) in Bad Hersfeld. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Bad Hersfeld compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bad Hersfeld is estimated at €30 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bad Hersfeld are estimates based on Germany national averages adjusted for city size (population 30,770). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.