Can you afford Berlin?
The cheapest of Europe’s big-four capitals, with a large English-speaking startup scene and heavily regulated rents.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,096 | $3,008 | $88 | 44 | tight |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,965 | $3,008 | $1,958 | 99 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $6,899 | $4,171 | $2,728 | 99 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $8,832 | $7,329 | $1,503 | 66 | workable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Berlin?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $80,000 gross a year in Berlin.
Can a family of four live in Berlin on $180,000?
1,503 USD a month left over — 17% of take-home pay. Housing takes 23% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Berlin?
1,958 USD a month left over — 39% of take-home pay. Housing takes 29% of it. That scores 99/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".