Frankfurt travel budget

Frankfurt: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Frankfurt

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 86 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2125* (1918 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 125 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 4141* (3738 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 77 per person
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 6301* (5670 €)

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



Cost of living in Frankfurt compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Frankfurt in 2024 is 3% less 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 Frankfurt in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Frankfurt by expense type

Restaurant budget in Frankfurt

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Frankfurt is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 8.9 to $ 28)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 28 to $ 61)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.2 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 6.7)

12% 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 $ 2.2)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.1)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Frankfurt

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Frankfurt is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 61 to $ 289)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 63 to $ 297)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 61 to $ 478)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 72 to $ 491)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 121 to $ 500)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 117/month
($ 62 to $ 294)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 178/month
($ 59 to $ 1101)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 206/month
($ 84 to $ 563)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 118/month
($ 64 to $ 313)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 244/month
($ 85 to $ 1394)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Frankfurt

On average, the price of supermarket food in Frankfurt is 23% 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
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.8 to $ 19)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Frankfurt

On average, the price of transport in Frankfurt is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

57% 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)

106% 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)
$ 4.4
($ 4.4 to $ 6.7)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 35/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 73)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Frankfurt

On average, budget for leisure activities in Frankfurt is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 21)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 12 to $ 34)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Frankfurt

On average, shopping budget in Frankfurt is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.1/pack
($ 8.9 to $ 11)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 78
($ 39 to $ 123)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 22 to $ 56)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Frankfurt
New York City → Frankfurt
New York City → Frankfurt
$ 830
(fair price: $ 709)
Sydney → Frankfurt
Sydney → Frankfurt
Sydney → Frankfurt
$ 1403
(fair price: $ 1095)
Toronto → Frankfurt
Toronto → Frankfurt
Toronto → Frankfurt
$ 883
(fair price: $ 753)
Melbourne → Frankfurt
Melbourne → Frankfurt
Melbourne → Frankfurt
$ 1517
(fair price: $ 1134)
Los Angeles → Frankfurt
Los Angeles  → Frankfurt
Los Angeles  → Frankfurt
$ 1122
(fair price: $ 903)
London → Frankfurt
London → Frankfurt
London → Frankfurt
$ 105
(fair price: $ 78)

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About this information on the cost of living in Frankfurt

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

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

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