🇩🇪 Germany · #209 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Braunschweig

4.9% below the Germany average

Ranked #209 of 538 cities · More expensive than 61.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to Germany average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Braunschweig

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 436/mo ≈ $508 EUR 327/mo ≈ $381 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 759/mo ≈ $884 EUR 569/mo ≈ $663 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-4.9% Average
Rent
-5.9% Average
Groceries
+0.4% Average
Restaurants
-3.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+59.0% Very strong

Living in Braunschweig: What to Expect

Braunschweig is average by global standards (ranked #209 of 538 cities). It is 4.9% cheaper than the Germany average, based on 31 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Germany earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,688/month after tax (35.5% effective rate). See full Germany tax calculator →

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