Hamburg ranks 7th of 10 priced cities in Germany on cost — $1,973 a month in essentials, 28% above Dresden, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,558 covers that 1.8×. 99.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 10.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 3°C, Aug 19°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 | $934 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,304 |
| Groceries | $186 |
| Dining out | $358 |
| Utilities | $423 |
| Local transport | $72 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,973 |
| Avg net salary | $3,558 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,742 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,306 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Hamburg, 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 | $68.25 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.64 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.69 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.83 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $4.02 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $3.32 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.25 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.40 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.01 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.31 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.41 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.24 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.28 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.30 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.07 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.80 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.76 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.17 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $4.44 |
| Monthly transit pass | $71.66 |
| Taxi start | $6.82 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.07 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.19 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $383.78 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $39.65 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.52 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $44.21 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.92 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Hamburg has 99.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 7th-highest of 10 Germany cities we track. Germany's national figure is 107.5, so Hamburg runs 8 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°C | -1.2°C | 87% | 80% | 71 mm |
| Feb | 3.8°C | -0.4°C | 83% | 74% | 64 mm |
| Mar | 5.7°C | 1.9°C | 78% | 69% | 52 mm |
| Apr | 8.8°C | 5.5°C | 72% | 59% | 51 mm |
| May | 13.5°C | 11.3°C | 70% | 63% | 61 mm |
| Jun | 17.7°C | 16.8°C | 71% | 63% | 73 mm |
| Jul | 18.3°C | 17.6°C | 73% | 64% | 83 mm |
| Aug | 18.7°C | 18.3°C | 75% | 62% | 69 mm |
| Sep | 15.2°C | 13.9°C | 79% | 63% | 54 mm |
| Oct | 11.1°C | 8.8°C | 85% | 74% | 71 mm |
| Nov | 6.5°C | 3.2°C | 88% | 79% | 59 mm |
| Dec | 4.6°C | 0.9°C | 89% | 85% | 68 mm |
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