2026 Edition

Cost of Living
in Germany

Free tuition at public universities, but you still need to eat. Build your budget with our interactive calculator.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Monthly Budget Calculator

City

Lifestyle

Estimated Monthly Total

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Public University

€0 tuition

Only semester fee €150-350 for transport + admin

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Baden-Württemberg

€1,500/semester for non-EU

Only German state charging non-EU students

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Private University

€5,000-20,000/year

Not always worth the premium

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