Stuttgart ranks 5th of 10 priced cities in Germany on cost — $1,906 a month in essentials, 24% above Dresden, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,114 covers that 2.2×. 104.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 9.9 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 | $846 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,156 |
| Groceries | $185 |
| Dining out | $448 |
| Utilities | $355 |
| Local transport | $72 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,906 |
| Avg net salary | $4,114 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,520 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,840 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Stuttgart, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $21.61 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $82.47 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.20 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.91 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.91 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $4.50 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $4.49 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.29 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.28 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.59 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.46 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.44 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $13.17 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.22 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.05 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.97 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.41 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.97 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.75 |
| Monthly transit pass | $71.66 |
| Taxi start | $4.78 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.84 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.20 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $313.28 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $41.77 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $18.30 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $60.54 |
| Cinema, one seat | $12.80 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Stuttgart has 104.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 3rd-highest of 10 Germany cities we track. Germany's national figure is 107.5, so Stuttgart runs 3 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 | 2.7°C | -1°C | 84% | 75% | 77 mm |
| Feb | 4.4°C | 0.7°C | 78% | 66% | 61 mm |
| Mar | 6.9°C | 3.5°C | 72% | 62% | 60 mm |
| Apr | 10.2°C | 7.6°C | 68% | 59% | 61 mm |
| May | 14.5°C | 13.1°C | 71% | 65% | 84 mm |
| Jun | 19.2°C | 19.3°C | 69% | 60% | 81 mm |
| Jul | 20.8°C | 20.9°C | 65% | 55% | 60 mm |
| Aug | 20.4°C | 20.9°C | 70% | 55% | 75 mm |
| Sep | 15.9°C | 15.2°C | 75% | 56% | 52 mm |
| Oct | 11.6°C | 10°C | 83% | 69% | 61 mm |
| Nov | 6.3°C | 3.5°C | 86% | 73% | 65 mm |
| Dec | 4°C | 0.7°C | 87% | 73% | 71 mm |
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