🇩🇪 Germany · #196 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kassel

3.9% below the Germany average

Ranked #196 of 538 cities · More expensive than 63.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to Germany average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kassel

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 382/mo ≈ $448 EUR 287/mo ≈ $336 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 666/mo ≈ $780 EUR 500/mo ≈ $585 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-3.9% Average
Rent
-7.9% Average
Groceries
-1.0% Average
Restaurants
-8.7% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+5.7% Average

Living in Kassel: What to Expect

Kassel is average by global standards (ranked #196 of 538 cities). It is 3.9% cheaper than the Germany average, based on 31 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants 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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