Cost of Living in Frankfurt

Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Frankfurt, Germany.

Overall, the cost of living in Frankfurt is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 45 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.

Rent index (NYC=100)54
Groceries index48
Dining out index45
Transport index35
Utilities index41
Median annual salary$39,152
Minimum wage$7.83/hr
Est. monthly childcare$311
Est. monthly healthcare premium$214
YoY inflation2.8%
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