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Expat Budget: 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Monthly cost-of-living breakdown for expatriates in Berlin. All amounts in EUR (€), editable to match your lifestyle.
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Last updated: August 2026. Sources: Numbeo, PKV-Verband, prime moyenne 2026, GOÄ, barème des médecins, GOZ, barème des dentistes, Hertz Minilease, location au mois.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Berlin?
Around 1,280 EUR per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre and 940 EUR outside the centre (Numbeo, PKV-Verband, prime moyenne 2026, GOÄ, barème des médecins, GOZ, barème des dentistes, Hertz Minilease, location au mois).
What monthly budget excluding rent in Berlin?
Monthly single-person markers, in EUR: groceries 330, utilities 345, internet 44, public transport pass 63. The calculator above adjusts each line by profile.
Is Berlin more expensive than Paris?
On our consolidated index (Paris = 100), Berlin stands at 92. Overall cost of living is lower than in Paris.