Nomad Watch

About Essen

Essen, Germany is a practical base for digital nomads ⚙️🌍 It offers reliable public transport, solid internet, and a lower cost of living than bigger German cities. You’ll find coworking spaces, a strong business atmosphere, and easy access to the Ruhr area’s urban network. Great for work-focused nomads who want convenience without the Berlin price tag 💻☕

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 100 mm Feb: 80 mm Mar: 56 mm Apr: 82 mm May: 85 mm Jun: 78 mm Jul: 86 mm Aug: 68 mm Sep: 92 mm Oct: 94 mm Nov: 78 mm Dec: 81 mm Jan: 6°C / 1°C Feb: 8°C / 3°C Mar: 12°C / 3°C Apr: 14°C / 5°C May: 19°C / 9°C Jun: 23°C / 14°C Jul: 23°C / 15°C Aug: 24°C / 15°C Sep: 21°C / 12°C Oct: 16°C / 10°C Nov: 10°C / 5°C Dec: 7°C / 3°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.3
Internet Speed 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2
Safety 8.3
Accommodation Cost 5.7
Weather 5.5
Nomad Friendly 5.8
Female Friendly 8.0
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Essen
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $837.67 per month
Coworking Space $225.30 per month
Coffee $3.93 per cup
Beer $5.20 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15.60 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $56.61 per month
Mobile Plan $28.31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $43.91 per month

Other cities in Germany

Other cities in Germany
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Berlin $4,362 7.3 Compare
2 Leipzig $2,870 7.1 Compare
3 Cologne $3,709 6.9 Compare
4 Hamburg $4,223 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Liège BE Belgium $3,397 6.1 Compare
2 Bonn DE Germany $3,511 6.5 Compare
3 Deventer NL Netherlands $3,275 6.3 Compare
4 Hasselt BE Belgium $2,631 6.1 Compare

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