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Cost of Living in Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Population 2,787,727

▲ +8% vs Germany average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€1,081 ($1,174)
Couple, monthly€1,957 ($2,128)
Family of four, monthly€2,569 ($2,793)

Estimated Prices in Stuttgart

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€10.23 ($11.12)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€40.90 ($44.46)per meal
Cappuccino€3.07 ($3.33)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€232 ($252)per month
Monthly public transport pass€37.49 ($40.76)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€98.85 ($107)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€28.63 ($31.12)per month
Fitness club membership€28.63 ($31.12)per month
Cinema ticket€7.50 ($8.15)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€573 ($623)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€399 ($433)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,196 ($1,300)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Stuttgart is €3,461 ($3,762) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,081 ($1,174) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,405 ($1,527) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€399 ($433)) represents about 37% of the total single-person budget.

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9 km away · Baden-Württemberg

Gerlingen

9 km away · Baden-Württemberg

Kornwestheim

9 km away · Baden-Württemberg

Leinfelden-Echterdingen

10 km away · Baden-Württemberg

Ditzingen

10 km away · Baden-Württemberg

Esslingen

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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

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

Dresden

Saxony · pop. 790,400

€998 ($1,085) / mo

Living in Stuttgart

Stuttgart is one of the key cities in Germany. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,081 ($1,174), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €399 ($433) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,569 ($2,793) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,957 ($2,128) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Stuttgart is €3,461 ($3,762). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,405 ($1,527) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stuttgart expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €1,081 ($1,174) per month in Stuttgart including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Germany.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Stuttgart?
A net salary of around €1,405 ($1,527) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Stuttgart with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Stuttgart is €3,461 ($3,762).
How much is rent in Stuttgart?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €573 ($623) per month in the city centre and €399 ($433) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,196 ($1,300).
Is Stuttgart cheaper than Germany on average?
No — Stuttgart is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Germany average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Stuttgart?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €232 ($252) in Stuttgart. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €10 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Stuttgart compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Stuttgart is estimated at €37 ($41). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Stuttgart are estimates based on Germany national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,787,727). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.