That’s how much money you need to live in Nuremberg

Inflation affects many people. The energy crisis seems to be easing and the inflation rate is gradually falling. But food prices in particular are rising rapidly at the moment – ​​not to mention rents. But what is the cost of living in the big cities? Example Nuremberg.

Rents in Germany have been rising for years – especially in the big cities. But the energy crisis and inflation have made life in this country much more expensive. It is true that energy prices now seem to be relaxing somewhat.

However, the prices of many foods and products continue to rise. But how expensive is life in the big German cities in comparison? Today: the current cost of living in Nuremberg.

Cost of living Nuremberg: How expensive is the Franconian metropolis?

The so-called “Cost of Living Index” is a theoretical price index that compares the costs of different products and services in different countries or cities. There are now numerous websites that promise such a price comparison.

However, the Numbeo platform is considered one of the largest data-based platforms when it comes to the cost of living. The “Cost of Living Index by City 2023‘ compares the cost of living in hundreds of major cities around the world. The city of New York City, which is generally regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world, forms the benchmark and general comparative value.

According to Numbeo, the cost of living in Nuremberg is 69.3 (New York City: 100.00). This puts the Franconian metropolis in 136th place in the ranking (as of July 18, 2023). In comparison: Berlin with a value of 72.7 in 102nd place, Munich in 71st place with a price index of 75.9 and Cologne with a cost of living index of 71.4 in 115th place.

How high are the rents in Nuremberg?

When it comes to the cost of living, Nuremberg is the ninth most expensive city in Germany. In international comparison, the city is 30.7 percent cheaper than New York City (without rent).

Taking into account the rental prices (Cost of Living Index Plus Rent Index), the Franconian metropolis is even 52.9 percent cheaper than the US metropolis. In a national comparison, Nuremberg ranks 13th in terms of cost of living plus rents – behind cities such as Darmstadt and Freiburg.

According to Numbeo – as of July 18, 2023 – the rental prices for a single household are as follows: 751.58 euros for an apartment in the city center and 594.08 euros for an apartment outside the center. For a family of four: 1,373.08 euros in the city center and 1,050.00 euros outside the center.

Cost of living: How much money do you need in Nuremberg?

According to the index platform Numbeo, the cost of living in Nuremberg for a family of four is 3,266.94 euros (without rent) and 4,640.01 euros (with rent in the city center) and 4,316.94 euros outside the city center.

For a one-person household, the evaluation is as follows: 948.30 euros (without rent) and 1,712.15 euros (with rent in the city center) as well as 1,542.38 euros outside the center. Overall, the evaluation includes all living expenses: rent, ancillary costs, restaurant visits, clothing, groceries, car, travel, savings and more.

Depending on consumer behavior and living conditions, the cut can vary. In order to calculate the individual living costs in Nuremberg and Co., the platform provides an in-house calculator ready.

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