City comparison
23 attributes compared, 23 with verified data on both sides. The higher value in each row is bolded for scanning — higher isn’t always better (e.g. lower cost), so weigh each against your goal.
Berlin
13
metrics won
Frankfurt
2
metrics won
Berlin wins on 13 of 15 comparable money metrics. Details below — and remember, “better” depends on your goal.
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index (index) | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Count (count) | 20 | 9 | −11 |
Analysis
Berlin and Frankfurt are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.
Decision intelligence
Every value is backed by stored evidence and a confidence score. Information is for general guidance only.
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Groceries (mid) (/month) | $340 | $352 | +11.34 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal (/meal) | $16 | $17 | +1.13 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (/visit) | $68 | $68 | 0 |
| Health Insurance (/month) | $284 | $295 | +11.34 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent — 1BR City Centre (/month) | $1,588 | $1,701 | +113.4 |
| Rent — 1BR Outside Centre (/month) | $1,191 | $1,304 | +113.4 |
| Rent — 3BR City Centre (/month) | $2,948 | $3,062 | +113.4 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Program Count (count) | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps (/month) | $40 | $42 | +2.27 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Index (score) | 64 | 70 | +6 |
| Digital Nomad Score (score) | 76 | 70 | −6 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (count) | 3,700,000 | 770,000 | −2,930,000 |
| Latitude (degrees) | 52.52 | 50.111 | −2.409 |
| Longitude (degrees) | 13.405 | 8.682 | −4.723 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile 10GB (/month) | $23 | $23 | 0 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing power index (index) | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savings score (score) | 35 | 32 | −3 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Income Tax Rate (%) | 38% | 38% | 0 |
| VAT Rate (%) | 19% | 19% | 0 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass (/month) | $56 | $56 | 0 |
| Attribute | Berlin | Frankfurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities (85 sqm) (/month) | $295 | $284 | −11.34 |
Across the 23 shared metrics, Berlin posts the higher figure on 7 and Frankfurt on 8. Whether higher is better depends on the metric — lower is preferable for costs and taxes, higher for salaries and economic output.
Questions
Berlin and Frankfurt are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.
Berlin is 3,700,000 count and Frankfurt is 770,000 count, a difference of about 79%.
Berlin is 20 count and Frankfurt is 9 count, a difference of about 55%.
Berlin is 13.405 degrees and Frankfurt is 8.682 degrees, a difference of about 35%.
Berlin is $1,191 /month and Frankfurt is $1,304 /month, a difference of about 9%.
On rent — 1br outside centre, Berlin is the lower of the two (Berlin: $1,191 /month, Frankfurt: $1,304 /month). Overall affordability depends on which costs matter most to you.