Germany
Germany's financial hub with a striking skyline, excellent transport connections, and a surprisingly multicultural food and nightlife scene along the Main River.
#37 of 250
82% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 637
Based on NYC = 100 index
Frankfurt is the 37. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 637 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 34% above the median city and adds $ 355 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 397, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 906. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
37 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Frankfurt, Germany. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/frankfurt. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,396.89 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immowelt.de |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,905.53 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immowelt.de |
| Pork (1kg) | 9.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Beef (1kg) | 15.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 26.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 18.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Cheese (1kg) | 21.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Butter (200g) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Oats (500g) | 1.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 7.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Garlic (1kg) | 18.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Wolt Market |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Lentils (1kg) | 6.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 4.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 3.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Wolt Market |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.45 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 369.22 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 16.76 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 40.23 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 33.41 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 24.59 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 43.44 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 9.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 59.58 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 55.60 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, Uniqlo, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 162.04 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 72.63 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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