🇩🇪 Germany · #154 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Freiburg im Breisgau

Close to the Germany average

Ranked #154 of 538 cities · More expensive than 71.4% 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 683/mo ≈ $800 EUR 512/mo ≈ $600 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 1,190/mo ≈ $1,394 EUR 893/mo ≈ $1,046 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.8% Average
Rent
+3.9% Average
Groceries
0.0% Average
Restaurants
-0.7% Average
Purchasing Power
-5.8% Average

Living in Freiburg im Breisgau: What to Expect

Freiburg im Breisgau is average by global standards (ranked #154 of 538 cities). It is 0.8% cheaper than the Germany average, based on 31 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 2,688/month after tax (35.5% effective rate). See full Germany tax calculator →

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