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Cost of Living in Karlsruhe

Monthly Total

$3,262

$57,085

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$981

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$76

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

$981

$17,168

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$454

$7,945

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$182

$3,185

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$204

$3,570

Transportation

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

$870

$15,225

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$276

$4,830

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$249

$4,358

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$46

$805

Monthly Total

$3,262

$57,085

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