In Chemnitz, Germany, a single person typically needs around $1228 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2904 monthly.
Chemnitz is 38% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Chemnitz is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Chemnitz is, on average, 79% lower than in New York City.
Chemnitz is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of costs in Chemnitz is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall affordability.
Food prices in Chemnitz are 11% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Chemnitz is 30% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall cost-effectiveness.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 9.49 $ |
| Dinner | 55.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.98 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.23 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.82 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 54.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 49 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.89 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 49.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 643 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 757 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,959 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,68 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,249 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.98 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,285 $ |