Nuremberg, Germany

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Cost of living in Nuremberg

Real monthly costs in Nuremberg, Germany — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Nuremberg ranks 3rd of 10 priced cities in Germany on cost — $1,653 a month in essentials, 7% above Dresden, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,711 covers that 2.2×. 107.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 9.4 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Jul 20°C.

Essentials / mo$1,653rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women107.6ages 20–39, district level
Avg net salary$3,711monthly, after tax
Safety score67/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$640
Rent, 1-bed city centre$892
Groceries$172
Dining out$388
Utilities$387
Local transport$66
Essentials / mo$1,653
Avg net salary$3,711
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$1,392
Rent, 3-bed city centre$1,744

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Nuremberg, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$17.63
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$82.47
McMeal at McDonald's$13.30
Cappuccino, regular$4.29
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$5.12
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$5.40
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$3.90
Water, 0.33 L bottle$3.60

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.30
White bread, 500 g$2.08
White rice, 1 kg$3.21
Eggs, 12$3.79
Local cheese, 1 kg$13.84
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$10.92
Apples, 1 kg$2.96
Bananas, 1 kg$2.26
Tomatoes, 1 kg$4.00
Potatoes, 1 kg$1.30
Onions, 1 kg$1.26
Water, 1.5 L bottle$1.12

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$4.44
Monthly transit pass$65.97
Taxi start$5.12
Taxi, 1 km$2.73
Gasoline, 1 L$2.14
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$343.98
Internet, 60 Mbps+$42.64
Mobile plan, monthly$19.21

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$32.66
Cinema, one seat$14.22

Dating-age sex ratio

Nuremberg has 107.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Germany cities we track. Germany's national figure is 107.5 — about even.

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.

Air qualityPM2.5 9.4µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month20°CJul
Coolest month2°CJan
Wettest month79 mmMay
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan1.7°C-2.3°C86%80%75 mm
Feb3.2°C-0.7°C80%69%59 mm
Mar5.9°C2.3°C73%65%58 mm
Apr9.5°C6.6°C67%60%51 mm
May14°C12.2°C69%65%79 mm
Jun18.9°C18.5°C68%60%78 mm
Jul20.1°C19.8°C65%57%68 mm
Aug20°C20.1°C70%56%76 mm
Sep15.3°C14.3°C76%57%61 mm
Oct10.7°C8.7°C84%72%59 mm
Nov5.4°C2.4°C88%78%64 mm
Dec3°C-0.6°C89%80%76 mm

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