Is Frankfurt cheap or expensive?


Is Frankfurt cheap or expensive? Frankfurt is often considered to be one of the most expensive cities in Germany, compared to other major cities such as Berlin and Munich.


Do I need cash in Frankfurt?

One cash and one EC card payment were made. Sure, often you CAN use a credit card, but Germans just don't. The result is that many places don't take them, and certainly when you are buying something like a gelato or a currywurst, cash is the norm and often the only option.


What food is Frankfurt famous for?

  • Green sauce. with hard-boiled eggs and boiled potatoes.
  • Frankfurter sausages. with bread and mustard.
  • Handkäs' with music. with bread and butter.
  • Frankfurt loin ribs. with sauerkraut and bread.
  • Sweets and Cake. Everything one dreams of ...
  • Recipes.


Is Frankfurt walkable?

The city is highly walkable and Frankfurt Airport is a 10-minute metro ride away (it's easy to navigate, opt for it over a taxi).


Is Frankfurt a cheap city?

However, if you apply the same standard of living to all cities, Frankfurt can be an expensive city. The cost of living here is the second-highest in the country, only surpassed by Munich. Eating out is really inexpensive here. A great dinner including beer costs around 10 euros.


What are the disadvantages of Frankfurt?

Con: housing and a high cost of living The Hessian metropolis suffers a demand for affordable housing that far surpasses the available supply. The consequence? Housing prices are going nowhere but up (+17,1% between 2011 and 2016) and Frankfurt is now the second most expensive German city to rent an apartment in.