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Nurse salary in Hamburg: can you afford rent?

A Nurse in Hamburg typically earns €32,000€61,000/year, with a median around €43,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.

Affordability verdict

Stretch

At a typical Nurse salary of €43,000/year, spending on median Hamburg rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 40% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a stretch burden.

Nurse salary range in Hamburg

€32,000

Entry level

lower quartile

€43,000

Typical

median estimate

€61,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Registered nurses provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Hamburg.

How much rent can a Nurse afford?

25% of income (comfortable)€896/mo
30% of income (standard)€1,075/mo
35% of income (stretch)€1,254/mo
Median Hamburg rent€1,450/mo

Rent landscape in Hamburg

€900

Budget

cheapest 10%

€1,450

Median

most common

€2,300

Premium

top 10%

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Nurse earn in Hamburg?

A Nurse in Hamburg typically earns between €32,000 and €61,000/year, with a median around €43,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.

Can a Nurse afford to live in Hamburg?

At a typical Nurse salary of €43,000/year, median Hamburg rent (€1,450/month) takes up 40% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Hamburg start around €900/month.

How much rent can a Nurse afford in Hamburg?

On a median Nurse salary of €43,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €1,075/month. Compared to Hamburg's median rent of €1,450/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.

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