LifeCost Blog
Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Germany

Updated on August 15, 2025

Overview

Frankfurt is a major financial hub with a strong job market and high salaries. Housing is expensive, especially in central areas. The city has a temperate oceanic climate with cold winters and warm summers. Public transport is extensive and efficient, including trains, trams, and buses. Healthcare is excellent with many facilities. Safety is high, and the city is culturally diverse with many international residents. Walkability is good in central districts but less so in suburbs.

Average cost of living€1,880.21
Quality of Life88/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€500.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,327.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,027.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,406.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,760.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€320.76
Internet€37.29
Mobile plan€21.24

Transportation

One-way ticket€3.65
Monthly pass€58.00
Taxi start€4.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.74

Leisure

Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€56.68

Education

Preschool (month)€528.00
Intl. primary (year)€13,960.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€7,994.00
sqm outside center€4,531.00

Advantages

  • Strong job market with high salaries
  • Excellent healthcare facilities
  • Extensive and efficient public transport
  • High safety levels
  • Culturally diverse population

Disadvantages

  • × High housing costs
  • × Cold winters
  • × Cost of living above average
  • × Less walkable in suburbs
  • × Urban noise