Cost of Living in Cologne, Germany
Germany · Western Europe
Monthly budget from $1525 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,525
/mo
Standard
$2,860
/mo
Comfort
$5,625
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $850 | $400 | $100 | $175 | $1,525/mo |
| Standard | $1,600 | $680 | $195 | $385 | $2,860/mo |
| Comfort | $3,300 | $1,170 | $375 | $780 | $5,625/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Home of Kölsch beer, the famous Gothic cathedral, and a famously open-minded local culture
Internet: 93 Mbps
Safety: 4.1/5
Nomad score: 4/5