Germany
Cost of Living in Essen
Monthly Total
$2,710
$47,425
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$580
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$71
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
$580
$10,150
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$402
$7,035
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$176
$3,080
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$252
$4,410
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$690
$12,075
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$287
$5,023
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$269
$4,708
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$54
$945
Monthly Total
$2,710
$47,425
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