🇩🇪 Germany · #110 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Erfurt

Close to the Germany average

Ranked #110 of 538 cities · More expensive than 79.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to Germany average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Erfurt

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 441/mo ≈ $517 EUR 331/mo ≈ $388 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 768/mo ≈ $900 EUR 576/mo ≈ $675 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.6% Average
Rent
-5.6% Average
Groceries
-2.7% Average
Restaurants
-1.9% Average
Purchasing Power
-11.8% Weak

Living in Erfurt: What to Expect

Erfurt is average by global standards (ranked #110 of 538 cities). It is 1.6% more expensive than the Germany average, based on 31 cities.

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