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Cost of Living in Aachen

Monthly Total

$2,616

$45,780

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$698

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$64

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$698

$12,215

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$400

$7,000

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$171

$2,993

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$180

$3,150

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$570

$9,975

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$289

$5,058

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$272

$4,760

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$36

$630

Monthly Total

$2,616

$45,780

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