Living in Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Bankers, bratwurst, and big business.
Photo by Sinan Erg
85
Score

Check out the sleek streets of the financial district, indulge in mouthwatering bratwurst, or just walk along the stunning riverfront. Marvel at the high-rise skyline, munch on a plate of hearty Apfelwein, and find out why Frankfurt is a city that keeps the good times rolling, one bratwurst bite at a time.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 💼 Plenty of places to work
  • 👮 Safe
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🛍️ Shopping

The Bad

  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🌧️ Weather
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Frankfurt
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Germany
10%
more expensive than Germany median
231st
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Frankfurt is the 3rd most expensive place (out of 8) to live in Germany
  • The average salary in Frankfurt is
  • It's about 65% more expensive to live in Frankfurt than it is Medellin
  • You can expect to spend around $2,533.23 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 25th Jul 2026

Safety

safe

Generally safe with low crime rates; however, petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas.

Internet speed

Good

Download
91Mbps
Upload
18.3Mbps
Latency
29.2ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in July is fairly warm with temperatures around 24°

Average temperatures

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