🇩🇪 Germany · #200 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kassel

4.3% below the Germany average

Ranked #200 of 546 cities · More expensive than 63.4% of cities worldwide

Compared to Germany average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kassel

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 404/mo ≈ $463 EUR 303/mo ≈ $347 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 704/mo ≈ $806 EUR 528/mo ≈ $605 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-4.3% Average
Rent
-8.0% Affordable
Groceries
-3.0% Average
Restaurants
-8.7% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+10.0% Strong

Living in Kassel: What to Expect

Kassel is average by global standards (ranked #200 of 546 cities). It is 4.3% 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 strong — residents can afford more 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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