Heidelberg travel budget

Heidelberg: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Heidelberg

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 891* (826 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 2248* (2086 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 32 per person

Total budget:

$ 4146* (3836 €)

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



Cost of living in Heidelberg compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Heidelberg in 2024 is 10% 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 Heidelberg in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Heidelberg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Heidelberg

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Heidelberg is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 19)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 25 to $ 44)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.6 to $ 11)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 3.8 to $ 5.4)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2.7 to $ 4.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.1/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Heidelberg

On average, the price of supermarket food in Heidelberg is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 3.8)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 5)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 18/kg
($ 8.2 to $ 19)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 3.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 5.4)

1% more 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 $ 2.2)

47% 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 $ 1.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Heidelberg

On average, the price of transport in Heidelberg is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.2/ticket
($ 3 to $ 3.8)

31% 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
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

99% 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)
$ 3.6
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Heidelberg

On average, budget for leisure activities in Heidelberg is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 16 to $ 22)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 13 to $ 22)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Heidelberg

On average, shopping budget in Heidelberg is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.9/pack
($ 8.9 to $ 9.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 97
($ 65 to $ 130)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 28 to $ 60)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
$ 992
(fair price: $ 689)
Los Angeles → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
$ 871
(fair price: $ 744)
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
$ 1467
(fair price: $ 1190)
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
$ 144
(fair price: $ 108)
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
$ 123
(fair price: $ 101)
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
$ 716
(fair price: $ 625)



About this information on the cost of living in Heidelberg

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

The information about the cost of living in Heidelberg was updated on 28-10-2024.

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