Frankfurt am Main ranks 9th of 10 priced cities in Germany on cost — $2,207 a month in essentials, 43% above Dresden, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,098 covers that 1.9×. 98 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 10.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 3°C, Jul 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,142 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,367 |
| Groceries | $181 |
| Dining out | $392 |
| Utilities | $420 |
| Local transport | $72 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,207 |
| Avg net salary | $4,098 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,981 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,761 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Frankfurt am Main, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.06 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $91.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.67 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.69 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.69 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.91 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $3.78 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.36 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.36 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.16 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.85 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.63 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.15 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.20 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.84 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.78 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.02 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $4.32 |
| Monthly transit pass | $71.66 |
| Taxi start | $4.55 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.27 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.13 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $373.67 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $46.39 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $20.88 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $70.29 |
| Cinema, one seat | $17.06 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Frankfurt am Main has 98 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Germany cities we track. Germany's national figure is 107.5, so Frankfurt am Main runs 10 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.2°C | -0.6°C | 84% | 79% | 73 mm |
| Feb | 4.7°C | 0.9°C | 78% | 69% | 55 mm |
| Mar | 7.2°C | 3.8°C | 72% | 64% | 56 mm |
| Apr | 10.6°C | 7.8°C | 66% | 58% | 48 mm |
| May | 15.1°C | 13.5°C | 67% | 63% | 63 mm |
| Jun | 19.9°C | 19.5°C | 64% | 59% | 59 mm |
| Jul | 21.3°C | 20.9°C | 60% | 57% | 53 mm |
| Aug | 21.3°C | 21.2°C | 64% | 56% | 53 mm |
| Sep | 16.7°C | 15.6°C | 70% | 55% | 54 mm |
| Oct | 11.8°C | 10°C | 82% | 70% | 59 mm |
| Nov | 6.8°C | 4°C | 86% | 77% | 62 mm |
| Dec | 4.6°C | 1.2°C | 87% | 80% | 70 mm |
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