Germany
A charming Bavarian mountain town at the foot of Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze. Known for skiing, painted houses, and Alpine tradition.
#147 of 250
34% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 948
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the 147. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 948 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 228% above the median city and adds $ 296 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 369, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 17. It is also pricier than usual for transportation.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is basic grocery basket, 59% below the median: chicken breast (1kg) $ 8, milk (1 liter) $ 1. You also get off lightly on restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
12 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 sources, observed October 13, 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/garmisch-partenkirchen. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains |
| 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 | Uniqlo, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 54.09 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, 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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