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Salary Guide: Berlin

Germany · Salary & Cost of Living Guide 2026

$50,000 Median Salary
62 CoL Index
$1,400 Avg Rent 1BR
8/10 Tech Hub Score

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Median Salary
$50,000/year
Before taxes
Average Rent (1BR)
$1,400/month
City center
Average Rent (2BR)
$2,000/month
City center
Monthly Transport
$100
Public transit pass
Groceries Index
65
NYC = 100
Purchasing Power
76
NYC = 100, higher is better
Tech Hub Score
8/10
Job market strength
Effective Tax Rate
35%
At median income

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Last updated: 2026-02-28 | Data sources: Numbeo, OECD, Glassdoor, and local government statistics.