Leipzig
Germany
Updated on August 19, 2025
Overview
Leipzig is a vibrant city in eastern Germany, known as the 'City of Music' for its rich musical and cultural tradition. It is an important university city with exceptional historic architecture and outstanding quality of life.
Average cost of living€1,828.00
Quality of Life88/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€380.00
1-bed flat (center)€750.00
1-bed flat (outside)€550.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,400.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,000.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€220.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€15.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.20
Monthly pass€58.00
Taxi start€4.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.80
Leisure
Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€30.00
Education
Preschool (month)€350.00
Intl. primary (year)€6,500.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€5,500.00
sqm outside center€3,500.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich cultural and musical tradition
- ✓ Excellent integrated public transport system
- ✓ University city with youthful atmosphere
- ✓ Well-preserved historic architecture
- ✓ High quality of life according to European studies
- ✓ Good connections to other German cities
Disadvantages
- × Climate can be cold in winter
- × Fewer job opportunities than larger cities
- × Language barrier for non-German speakers
- × Growing real estate market with rising prices