Cost of Living in Hamburg
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Hamburg, Germany.
Overall, the cost of living in Hamburg is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 46 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)56
Groceries index50
Dining out index46
Transport index36
Utilities index42
Median annual salary$40,508
Minimum wage$8.10/hr
Est. monthly childcare$322
Est. monthly healthcare premium$221
YoY inflation2.8%
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