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Cost of Living in Erfurt

Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany

▼ -13% vs Germany average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€865 ($941)
Couple, monthly€1,563 ($1,699)
Family of four, monthly€2,048 ($2,226)

Estimated Prices in Erfurt

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€8.34 ($9.07)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€33.37 ($36.27)per meal
Cappuccino€2.50 ($2.72)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€189 ($206)per month
Monthly public transport pass€30.59 ($33.25)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€80.64 ($87.65)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€23.36 ($25.39)per month
Fitness club membership€23.36 ($25.39)per month
Cinema ticket€6.12 ($6.65)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€444 ($483)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€309 ($336)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€928 ($1,008)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Erfurt is €2,823 ($3,069) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €865 ($941) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,125 ($1,223) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€309 ($336)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Sömmerda

21 km away · Thuringia

Gotha

22 km away · Thuringia

Ohrdruf

27 km away · Thuringia

Bad Langensalza

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Ilmenau

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Apolda

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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 Erfurt

Erfurt is one of the key cities in Germany. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €865 ($941), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €309 ($336) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,048 ($2,226) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,563 ($1,699) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Erfurt is €2,823 ($3,069). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,125 ($1,223) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erfurt expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €865 ($941) per month in Erfurt including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Germany.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Erfurt?
A net salary of around €1,125 ($1,223) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Erfurt with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Erfurt is €2,823 ($3,069).
How much is rent in Erfurt?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €444 ($483) per month in the city centre and €309 ($336) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €928 ($1,008).
Is Erfurt cheaper than Germany on average?
Yes — Erfurt is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Germany average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Erfurt?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €189 ($206) in Erfurt. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Erfurt compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Erfurt is estimated at €31 ($33). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Erfurt are estimates based on Germany national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.