Cost of Living in Dusseldorf
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Dusseldorf, Germany.
Overall, the cost of living in Dusseldorf is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 42 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)49
Groceries index46
Dining out index42
Transport index34
Utilities index40
Median annual salary$36,212
Minimum wage$7.24/hr
Est. monthly childcare$288
Est. monthly healthcare premium$198
YoY inflation2.8%
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