Hamburg travel budget

Hamburg: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Hamburg

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2442* (2184 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 154 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4665* (4172 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 169 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 80 per person
  • $ 56 per person
  • $ 32 per person

Total budget:

$ 7045* (6300 €)

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



Cost of living in Hamburg compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Hamburg in 2024 is 8% 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 Hamburg in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Hamburg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hamburg

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hamburg is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 28)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 28 to $ 56)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 14)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 6.7)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 6.2)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.4/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hamburg

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hamburg is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 79 to $ 314)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 87 to $ 350)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 90 to $ 368)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 103 to $ 385)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 248/night
($ 131 to $ 556)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 472
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 140/month
($ 71 to $ 365)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 186/month
($ 82 to $ 407)

26% 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
$ 222/month
($ 98 to $ 533)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 153/month
($ 65 to $ 427)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 272/month
($ 90 to $ 1042)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Hamburg

On average, the price of supermarket food in Hamburg is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 4.5)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 8.5 to $ 20)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6.7)

0% 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 $ 3.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.3 to $ 1.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Hamburg

On average, the price of transport in Hamburg is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.9/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 4.3)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3/km
($ 2.9 to $ 4.5)

77% 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 $ 2.2)

111% 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)
$ 5.6
($ 4.4 to $ 6.7)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 35/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 67)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Hamburg

On average, budget for leisure activities in Hamburg is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 13 to $ 23)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 14 to $ 28)

2% 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 Hamburg

On average, shopping budget in Hamburg is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.2/pack
($ 9 to $ 11)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 88
($ 51 to $ 118)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 52
($ 24 to $ 90)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Hamburg
Dublin → Hamburg
Dublin → Hamburg
$ 118
(fair price: $ 89)
London → Hamburg
London → Hamburg
London → Hamburg
$ 108
(fair price: $ 86)
Manchester → Hamburg
Manchester → Hamburg
Manchester → Hamburg
$ 152
(fair price: $ 121)
New York City → Hamburg
New York City → Hamburg
New York City → Hamburg
$ 830
(fair price: $ 682)
Edinburgh → Hamburg
Edinburgh → Hamburg
Edinburgh → Hamburg
$ 156
(fair price: $ 124)
Los Angeles → Hamburg
Los Angeles  → Hamburg
Los Angeles  → Hamburg
$ 1049
(fair price: $ 845)

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About this information on the cost of living in Hamburg

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

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

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