How expensive is Braunschweig compared to the rest of Germany?

Braunschweig ranks #283 out of 577 cities globally. It is 13.1% cheaper than the Germany average, based on 34 cities. The rent index is 16.8 and local purchasing power is 204.6.

What is the average rent in Braunschweig?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Braunschweig city centre costs approximately EUR 582 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 464 (saving 20%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 1,165.

Is Braunschweig affordable to live in?

Braunschweig is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is very strong. Workers in Germany earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,695 per month after tax.

🇩🇪 Germany · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Braunschweig

13.1% onder het Germany-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #283 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 51% van de steden wereldwijd

-13.1%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-24.0%

Huur

0.0%

Boodschappen

+47.0%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Braunschweig

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	EUR 582/mo ≈ $653	EUR 464/mo ≈ $520	20%
3-Kamer	EUR 1,165/mo ≈ $1,307	EUR 990/mo ≈ $1,110	15%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Braunschweig has a cost of living index of 39.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 2 data sources.

39.3

Index

Sources

5.6

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

42.1

Expatistan

No data

LivingCost

36.5

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-13.1% Affordable

Huur

-24.0% Very affordable

Boodschappen

0.0% Average

Restaurants

-1.0% Average

Koopkracht

+47.0% Very strong

Wonen in Braunschweig: Wat te Verwachten

Braunschweig is mid-priced naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #283 van 577 steden). 13.1% goedkoper dan het Germany-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 34 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten average is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk: inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Werknemers in Germany met EUR 50,000 bruto ontvangen EUR 2,695/maand netto na belasting (effectief tarief: 35.3%%). Bekijk de volledige Germany belastingcalculator →