🇩🇪 Germany · #141 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Freiburg im Breisgau

Close to the Germany average

Ranked #141 of 558 cities · More expensive than 74.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Germany average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Freiburg im Breisgau

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 742/mo ≈ $845 EUR 557/mo ≈ $634 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 1,292/mo ≈ $1,472 EUR 969/mo ≈ $1,104 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+0.2% Average
Rent
+4.9% Average
Groceries
+1.7% Average
Restaurants
+0.1% Average
Purchasing Power
-11.9% Weak

Living in Freiburg im Breisgau: What to Expect

Freiburg im Breisgau is average by global standards (ranked #141 of 558 cities). It is 0.2% more expensive than the Germany average, based on 32 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent 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 2,651/month after tax (36.4% effective rate). See full Germany tax calculator →

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