Essen travel budget

Essen: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Essen

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Essen for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2060* (1848 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 121 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4304* (3864 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 90 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 7065* (6328 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Essen compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Essen in 2024 is 14% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Essen in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Essen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Essen

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Essen is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 8.9 to $ 23)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 23 to $ 45)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.5 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 5.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 7.8)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Essen

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Essen is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 63 to $ 258)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 63 to $ 281)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 68 to $ 529)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 61 to $ 626)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 265/night
($ 175 to $ 595)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 116/month
($ 61 to $ 304)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 183/month
($ 56 to $ 779)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 177/month
($ 79 to $ 662)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 125/month
($ 76 to $ 271)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 199/month
($ 73 to $ 812)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Essen

On average, the price of supermarket food in Essen is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 3.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 19)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 5.6)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Essen

On average, the price of transport in Essen is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.6/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 5.4/km
($ 3 to $ 6.7)

211% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.7
($ 3.4 to $ 4.9)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 75)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Essen

On average, budget for leisure activities in Essen is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 17)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 44/hr
($ 28 to $ 40)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Essen

On average, shopping budget in Essen is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.2/pack
($ 8.9 to $ 9.9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 95
($ 73 to $ 112)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 59
($ 28 to $ 156)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
$ 1017
(fair price: $ 709)
Los Angeles → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
$ 901
(fair price: $ 769)
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
$ 1515
(fair price: $ 1225)
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
$ 145
(fair price: $ 108)
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
$ 123
(fair price: $ 102)
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
$ 746
(fair price: $ 652)



About this information on the cost of living in Essen

The information about the cost of living in Essen shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Essen was updated on 22-09-2024.

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