Berlin budget calculator
Estimate your daily costs based on travel style, duration and planned activities. All prices in EUR — Berlin is one of Europe's most affordable capitals.
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How much does a Berlin trip cost?
Berlin is one of Western Europe's most affordable capitals — typically 20–30% cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam. Budget travelers sharing a hostel dorm and eating Currywurst (€4) and Döner kebabs (€5–7) can manage on around 55–75 € per person per day. Mid-range travelers — a 3-star hotel (€90–130/night), sit-down restaurants and a couple of paid attractions — should budget 120–180 € per person per day.
Key costs to plan for: Museum Island day ticket €24 (Pergamonmuseum closed for renovation until 2027; its Panorama is a separate venue); Reichstag dome is free but requires online registration; the Berlin Wall Memorial, Holocaust Memorial and most memorials are free. A single AB-zone public transport ticket is €4.00; a 24-hour ticket (AB) is €11.20; the Berlin WelcomeCard (48h, zones AB) starts at €28.50. Berlin is very cash-friendly — many bars, clubs and markets are cash only.
Day trips add cost: Potsdam and Sachsenhausen are in zone C, so you need an ABC ticket (€5.00 single) or an ABC WelcomeCard; Sanssouci Palace is €14; Sachsenhausen memorial is free entry; Spreewald by Brandenburg-Berlin Ticket (€36.50 for up to 5 people on regional trains); Dresden by ICE from €21.99 each way (Sparpreis, subject to availability).