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Cost of Living in Bad Oeynhausen

Bad Oeynhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Population 49,566

▼ -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 Oeynhausen

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 Oeynhausen 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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Minden

13 km away · North Rhine-Westphalia

Herford

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Hüllhorst

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Hiddenhausen

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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 Oeynhausen

Bad Oeynhausen 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 Oeynhausen 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 Oeynhausen expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €835 ($908) per month in Bad Oeynhausen 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 Oeynhausen?
A net salary of around €1,085 ($1,180) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bad Oeynhausen with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bad Oeynhausen is €2,732 ($2,970).
How much is rent in Bad Oeynhausen?
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 Oeynhausen cheaper than Germany on average?
Yes — Bad Oeynhausen 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 Oeynhausen?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €183 ($199) in Bad Oeynhausen. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Bad Oeynhausen compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bad Oeynhausen is estimated at €30 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bad Oeynhausen are estimates based on Germany national averages adjusted for city size (population 49,566). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.