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Salary and cost calculator

A simple and clear explanation for people planning life and work in Germany.

How much is left?

Salary and cost calculator

This estimate shows what remains after housing, food, transport, family, insurance, lifestyle, debt and savings target.

1. Salary

Income

2. Personal data

Personal and tax data

3. Living costs

Monthly living costs

Rent 1.745 €
Food 540 €
Internet / telefon 80 €
Transport 58 €
Number of children 0 €
Extra health insurance 63 €
Cost of living 355 €
Money left monthly 0 €
Calculation sources: The calculation uses the BMF 2026 payroll tax program flow and current statutory parameters. The result is an informational estimate. Data year: 2026. Last updated: 2026-07-26.

5. Compare

Compare up to 3 cities

München

Estimated net salary
2.287 €
Total housing costs
1.680 €
Transport
58 €
Food
540 €
Job market
Very high
Family
High
Living expenses
2.788 €
Remaining after all monthly costs
-501 €
Cost details
Utilities
371 €
Internet and phone
80 €
Insurance
20 €
Healthcare
55 €
Lifestyle
355 €
Optional spending
465 €
Planned savings
0 €
Debt payments
0 €

Berlin

Estimated net salary
2.287 €
Total housing costs
1.243 €
Transport
58 €
Food
540 €
Job market
High
Family
High
Living expenses
2.351 €
Remaining after all monthly costs
-64 €
Cost details
Utilities
292 €
Internet and phone
80 €
Insurance
20 €
Healthcare
55 €
Lifestyle
355 €
Optional spending
465 €
Planned savings
0 €
Debt payments
0 €

Nürnberg

Estimated net salary
2.287 €
Total housing costs
849 €
Transport
58 €
Food
540 €
Job market
Medium
Family
Very high
Living expenses
1.957 €
Remaining after all monthly costs
330 €
Cost details
Utilities
221 €
Internet and phone
80 €
Insurance
20 €
Healthcare
55 €
Lifestyle
355 €
Optional spending
465 €
Planned savings
0 €
Debt payments
0 €