🇩🇪 Germany · #204 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Chemnitz

4.5% below the Germany average

Ranked #204 of 538 cities · More expensive than 62.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to Germany average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Chemnitz

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 328/mo ≈ $382 EUR 246/mo ≈ $287 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 572/mo ≈ $666 EUR 429/mo ≈ $500 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-4.5% Average
Rent
-10.1% Affordable
Groceries
-1.1% Average
Restaurants
-2.0% Average
Purchasing Power
-7.3% Average

Living in Chemnitz: What to Expect

Chemnitz is average by global standards (ranked #204 of 538 cities). It is 4.5% 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 limited — residents can afford fewer 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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