City in Saxony, Germany
Cost of living in Dresden
How much a month costs in Dresden
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,250–3,040 (€2,000–2,700).
Prices in Dresden
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €750–1,200 | $844–1,350 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €550–900 | $619–1,010 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–38 | $23–43 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–150 | $90–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €6–11 | $6.8–12.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €16–28 | $18–32 |
| Cappuccino | €3.2–4.2 | $3.6–4.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3.5–5 | $3.9–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2.6–3.2 | $2.9–3.6 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €9–15 | $10.1–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 29/100
A value score of 29/100 means Dresden gives more quality of life per dollar than 28% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 16 places we cover in Germany.
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Cost of living across Germany
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | $2,250–3,040 | 29/100 |
| Leipzig | $2,250–3,040 | 31/100 |
| Black Forest | $2,250–3,260 | — |
| Nuremberg | $2,480–3,380 | 30/100 |
| Bremen | $2,480–3,380 | 33/100 |
| Cologne | $2,700–3,600 | 21/100 |
| Heidelberg | $2,700–3,600 | 28/100 |
| Freiburg | $2,700–3,600 | 28/100 |
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | $2,700–3,600 | 28/100 |
| Düsseldorf | $2,810–3,830 | 16/100 |
| Berlin | $2,930–3,940 | 14/100 |
| Stuttgart | $2,930–3,940 | 20/100 |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | $2,930–3,940 | 20/100 |
| Hamburg | $3,150–4,160 | 11/100 |
| Frankfurt | $3,150–4,280 | 12/100 |
| Munich | $3,380–4,500 | 13/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dresden?
About $1,350–1,800 on a lean budget, $2,250–3,040 for a comfortable month and $4,050–6,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Dresden?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €750–1,200 ($844–1,350) a month in the center and €550–900 ($619–1,010) outside it.
How much does food cost in Dresden?
A local meal is €6–11 ($6.8–12.4); a mid-range restaurant is €16–28 ($18–32) per person.
Is Germany expensive?
Prices in Germany are about 80% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.