Hanóver
Germany
Updated on August 30, 2025
Overview
Capital of Lower Saxony and major German industrial and commercial center, known for the Hannover Messe trade fair and royal gardens. City with excellent infrastructure and quality of life.
Average cost of living€2,395.00
Quality of Life85/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€420.00
1-bed flat (center)€780.00
1-bed flat (outside)€620.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,680.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,320.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€25.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.20
Monthly pass€85.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€320.00
Intl. primary (year)€1,200.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,200.00
sqm outside center€3,100.00
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent public and rail transport connections
- ✓ Most important trade fair center in Germany
- ✓ Good salaries in industrial and technology sector
- ✓ Extensive green spaces and urban parks
- ✓ Moderate cost of living compared to other major German cities
Disadvantages
- × Climate with long, less sunny winters
- × Limited nightlife compared to Berlin or Hamburg
- × Less vibrant cultural scene than other major cities
- × Rising real estate prices