City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Cost of living in Stuttgart
How much a month costs in Stuttgart
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–3,940 (€2,600–3,500).
Prices in Stuttgart
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,200–1,900 | $1,350–2,140 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €900–1,400 | $1,010–1,580 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €26–48 | $29–54 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–190 | $113–214 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €7–13 | $7.9–14.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €19–34 | $21–38 |
| Cappuccino | €3.4–4.6 | $3.8–5.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €3.6–4.2 | $4.1–4.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €11–18 | $12–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €20–38 | $23–43 |
| Gym membership (month) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 20/100
A value score of 20/100 means Stuttgart gives more quality of life per dollar than 19% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 81/100. It's the 12th 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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Stuttgart
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Stuttgart?
About $1,800–2,360 on a lean budget, $2,930–3,940 for a comfortable month and $5,060–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Stuttgart?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,200–1,900 ($1,350–2,140) a month in the center and €900–1,400 ($1,010–1,580) outside it.
How much does food cost in Stuttgart?
A local meal is €7–13 ($7.9–14.6); a mid-range restaurant is €19–34 ($21–38) per person.
Is Germany expensive?
Prices in Germany are about 80% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- VVS Stuttgart transport
- Stuttgart Airport
- Stuttgart tourism
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.