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Cost of Living in Bingen am Rhein

Bingen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany · Population 26,339

▼ -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 Bingen am Rhein

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 Bingen am Rhein 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

Rüdesheim am Rhein

2 km away · Hesse

Geisenheim

5 km away · Rhineland-Palatinate

Oestrich-Winkel

10 km away · Hesse

Ingelheim

12 km away · Rhineland-Palatinate

Bad Kreuznach

13 km away · Rhineland-Palatinate

Budenheim

20 km away · Rhineland-Palatinate

Wörrstadt

21 km away · Rhineland-Palatinate

Bad Schwalbach

23 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 Bingen am Rhein

Bingen am Rhein 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 Bingen am Rhein 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 Bingen am Rhein expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €835 ($908) per month in Bingen am Rhein 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 Bingen am Rhein?
A net salary of around €1,085 ($1,180) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bingen am Rhein with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bingen am Rhein is €2,732 ($2,970).
How much is rent in Bingen am Rhein?
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 Bingen am Rhein cheaper than Germany on average?
Yes — Bingen am Rhein 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 Bingen am Rhein?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €183 ($199) in Bingen am Rhein. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Bingen am Rhein compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bingen am Rhein is estimated at €30 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bingen am Rhein are estimates based on Germany national averages adjusted for city size (population 26,339). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.