Essen, Germany 🇩🇪
#1537
51.458223, 7.015817
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.75
$1,350.50
$95.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.45
$200.30
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$45.50
$60.75
$3.50
|
Per day for tourist SIM cards or Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.20
$450.60
$20.50
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$80.90
$150.25
$8.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.30
$250.60
$25.00
|
Per day for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$90.25
$180.75
$15.00
|
Per day for leisure activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$110.50
$200.00
$0.00
|
Covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Covered by initial travel arrangements |
| Total |
$1,758.85
$2,893.75
$167.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$754.58
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$210.75
Costs vary depending on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.21
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.19
Price varies by type and location; local beers may be cheaper.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.35
Typically a small local restaurant; prices may vary slightly.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.02
Standard combo meal; prices may vary by chain.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.57
Price may vary with season and origin.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.78
Price for a standard loaf; artisanal bread may cost more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.12
Price for locally sourced milk; organic options may be higher.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.09
Price for white rice; specialty rice types may vary.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.45
Price can vary based on cut and organic certification.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$13.67
Price for standard beef cuts; premium cuts are more expensive.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$9.86
Average price for a mid-range bottle; local wines might be cheaper.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.45
Initial fare; varies slightly by time of day.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.01
Standard rate; additional charges may apply for night rides.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$84.30
Covers public transport across the city; discounts may apply.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.89
Price per liter; fluctuates with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$28.56
Basic monthly plan; data-heavy plans cost more.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$41.78
Average cost for high-speed internet; fiber options may cost more.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$39.99
Monthly membership; high-end gyms may charge more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$18.75
Hourly rate; varies by location and facilities.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$11.23
Standard adult ticket; discounts may apply for students.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$67.49
Price for mid-range brands; designer brands are higher.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$45.37
Average price for a casual dress; designer dresses cost more.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$82.14
Price for a pair of branded shoes; discounts available during sales.
per pair