Essen
city in Ruhr Region, Düsseldorf Government Region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Live & travel in Essen
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 12, 2025
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%
Embassies & consulates in Essen
2 missions from 2 countries
Consulate General 1
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Essen
- Wohnraum im UnperfekthausBudget
Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 20
- Der LöweMid-range
Kopstadtplatz, 13
- HülsmannshofMid-range
Lehnsgrund 14 a
- KockshusenMid-range
Pilgrimsteig 51
- Landhaus-Knappmann - Frankenheim-BrauhausMid-range
Ringstr. 198
- Casino ZollvereinMid-range
Gelsenkirchener Str. 181
- CapobiancoMid-range
Rottstr. 7
- Cavallino RossoMid-range
Velberter Str. 126
- La GrappaSplurge
Rellinghauser Str. 4
- Gaststätte Im BriefkastenBudget
Hachestraße 21
- Trattoria La FamigliaBudget
Hindenburgstraße 9
- Tandori HausBudget
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 84
- Daktari
Juliusstraße 2
- Isenbergplatz
Isenbergstraße 12
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Essen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Essen?
The travel guide to Essen lists Wohnraum im Unperfekthaus, Der Löwe, Hülsmannshof, Kockshusen, and Landhaus-Knappmann - Frankenheim-Brauhaus.
Is Essen safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Germany at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.9 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Essen?
Roughly $3,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Germany price levels (81% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Essen in November?
In November Essen averages a high of 20°C, a low of -7°C and about 77 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Essen?
2 diplomatic missions, including Türkiye (Consulate General).
Cities in Germany
3.8 / 5Berlin
$3,650/mo · 5°C
3.7 / 5Munich
$3,650/mo · 4°C
3.8 / 5Frankfurt
$3,650/mo · 5°C
3.7 / 5Hamburg
$3,650/mo · 5°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.