Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany

Summary of cost of living in Leipzig

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €2,877
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,305
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List of prices in Leipzig, Germany. Current as of Mar 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €10
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €3.54
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €0.95
12 eggs, large €2.40
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.80
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €4.27
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.24
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.71
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €0.77
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €5.13
2 liters of coca-cola €1.78
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.02
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €908
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €678
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €133
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €486
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €352
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €90
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €18
40” flat screen tv €430
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €101
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €5.09
Hourly rate for cleaning help €13
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €79
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €32
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €92
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €102
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €17,974
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.37
Monthly ticket public transport €77
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €19
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €5.65
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €33
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.05
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.00
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €1.95
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.09
Tube of toothpaste €1.27
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €18
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €24
2 tickets to the movies €19
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €67
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €45
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €2.55
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €3.29
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €451
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.18
1 month of gym membership in business district €31
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.52
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 55 prices entered by 13 different people.
Latest price update: March 06, 2021

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