How expensive is Hamburg?

Hamburg has a cost-of-living index of 67 (New York = 100). It is moderately expensive compared to global averages.

Who are the top employers in Hamburg?

Major employers span finance, technology and local industry. See our Germany country page for sector breakdowns.

Hamburg has a cost-of-living index of 67 (New York = 100). It is moderately expensive compared to global averages.

Major employers span finance, technology and local industry. See our Germany country page for sector breakdowns.

Population 1.9M. Salaries here are typically 5% higher than the national average for Germany.

Estimated city median

$81,350

+5% vs national

Cost of living index

NYC = 100

Population

1.9M

Major city

Estimated city-level pay = national median × 1.05 city multiplier.

The average salary in Hamburg is approximately $81,350 per year, about 5% above the Germany national average.