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Living in Cochem

Cochem is a city in Germany. The foreign population count was 1,176 in May 2022. The nearest airport was HHN, 23.3 km away, with 47 listed destinations in June 2026. Its population was 4,946 at the end of 2024. The city covered 21.2 km² in 2024. Population density was 233.5 people per km² in 2024. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €7 per m² per month in 2024. Gigabit broadband availability was 94.3% at the end of 2025.

Lower unemployment than 82% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 70% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Cochem?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in GermanyNational rates and thresholds that apply in Cochem.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Cochem?

Average net cold rent is 5.85 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 5.85 EUR/m²/month · Destatis7

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Cochem yet.

Net rent across major citiesCochem highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Cochem highlighted€9.94Hamburg€9.72Stuttgart€9.10Augsburg€9.09Mannheim€7.71Berlin€7.20Dresden€6.79Braunschweig€6.72Bielefeld€6.66Duisburg€6.27Leipzig€6.00Dortmund€5.99Halle (Saale)net rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.85 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate7 EUR/m²/month2024BBSR INKAR — advertised asking rent for re-let flats (indicator 2113)1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 351 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.85 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: May 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Cochem?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Cochem is 3.7%. Of 3,107 cities with data, 1,343 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Germany per band822 cities: 2% to under 4%8222–4Cochem 3.7%1343 cities: 4% to under 6%13434–6668 cities: 6% to under 8%6686–8242 cities: 8% to under 10%2428–1026 cities: 10% to under 12%2610–124 cities: 12% to under 14%412–142 cities: 14% to under 16%214–16

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fibre-to-the-building availability2.38 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de6Official
Gigabit broadband availability94.25 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas5Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,750 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)2Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.7 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cochem. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Cochem. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100k4,641 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas)4Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Cochem through valid health insurance.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Hospital Beds Per 100k4,641 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport47 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportHHN13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport23.3 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Cochem. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For eligible migrants.

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BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For migrants needing job-related German.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Cochem.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Cochem?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency12

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Cochem average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Cochem average monthly precipitation, mm020406080615857447268797357626168JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Cochem average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024049781321902112282322081691054942JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Cochem annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5104018.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in GermanyAnnual PM2.5 in Cochem is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 475 cities with data, 163 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Germany per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–410 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³104–54 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³45–645 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³456–7109 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1097–8163 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1638–9101 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³1019–10Cochem 9.032 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3210–115 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³511–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–133 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³313–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Mayen)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 8.031 Dec 2024European Environment Agency12Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.7 · Feb 3.8 · Mar 8.1 · Apr 13.2 · May 16.8 · Jun 20.3 · Jul 22.2 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 12.4 · Nov 6.8 · Dec 3.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.7 · Feb -1.4 · Mar 1.1 · Apr 4.4 · May 8 · Jun 11.2 · Jul 13.1 · Aug 12.9 · Sep 9.8 · Oct 6.1 · Nov 2.1 · Dec -0.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 1.2 · Mar 4.4 · Apr 8.7 · May 12.4 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 17.1 · Sep 13.5 · Oct 9.1 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 1.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.9 · Feb 57.7 · Mar 56.8 · Apr 43.5 · May 72.4 · Jun 68.2 · Jul 78.9 · Aug 72.6 · Sep 56.9 · Oct 62.4 · Nov 61.2 · Dec 67.7 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 49.3 · Feb 77.6 · Mar 131.9 · Apr 190.1 · May 211.2 · Jun 227.9 · Jul 231.9 · Aug 208.4 · Sep 168.5 · Oct 104.6 · Nov 49.3 · Dec 42.3 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.5 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)10Official · land
Annual PM2.5 over time9 published observations, 2014–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Cochem by year, µg/m³7.88.910.111.2201420172019202220249.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 18.2% between 2014 and 2024, from 11.0 to 9.0.

Cities of a similar size in Germany

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Germany cities
Oberthulba4,948 residentsPfreimd4,943 residentsMudau4,936 residentsDahme/Mark4,957 residentsNaumburg4,935 residentsTodtnau4,960 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Cochem?

The published population was 4,946 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Cochem residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport76.2%Foreign residents23.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area21.18 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)17Official
City area21.18 km²31 Dec 2024Destatis municipality row keyed by AGS; official Statistikportal handoff URL independently confirms the same AGS and municipality name.17Official
Foreign residents1,176 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities20Official
Population density233.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.17Official
Population4,946 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis9Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents2,370 people31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
Catholic share47.4 %31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
No religion or other2,038 people31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
No religion or other, share40.7 %31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
Protestant residents593 people31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
Protestant share11.9 %31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official

International community in Cochem

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total5,003100.0%
Germany3,46269.2%
Romania2725.4%
Syrian Arab Republic1563.1%
Poland1523.0%
Russian Federation1152.3%
Ukraine1042.1%
Kazakhstan1032.1%
Hungary681.4%
Turkey420.8%
Netherlands390.8%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Italy350.7%
Afghanistan280.6%
Kosovo230.5%
Indonesia230.5%
Iran, Islamic Republic of230.5%
Spain180.4%
Serbia180.4%
Czech Republic160.3%
Greece150.3%
Not stated140.3%
India130.3%
Pakistan130.3%
United States120.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina110.2%
Moldova, Republic of110.2%
Brazil110.2%
Kyrgyzstan110.2%
Philippines110.2%
Bulgaria100.2%
Latvia100.2%
Austria100.2%
Lebanon100.2%
Albania90.2%
Tajikistan90.2%
Viet Nam80.2%
Iraq80.2%
Belgium70.1%
Lithuania70.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of70.1%
Portugal70.1%
Eritrea60.1%
Mexico60.1%
Croatia50.1%
United Kingdom50.1%
Somalia50.1%
Egypt50.1%
Uzbekistan50.1%
France40.1%
Slovenia40.1%
Algeria40.1%
Libya40.1%
Argentina40.1%
Azerbaijan40.1%
China40.1%
Finland30.1%
Luxembourg30.1%
Slovakia30.1%
Switzerland30.1%
Zimbabwe30.1%
Madagascar30.1%
Morocco30.1%
South Africa30.1%
Tunisia30.1%
Colombia30.1%
Peru30.1%
Armenia30.1%
Georgia30.1%
Palestinian territories30.1%
Thailand30.1%
Malaysia30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total5,003100.0%
Germany3,82876.5%
Romania2565.1%
Syrian Arab Republic1603.2%
Ukraine1052.1%
Hungary691.4%
Poland681.4%
Italy501.0%
Netherlands370.7%
Afghanistan370.7%
Spain300.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Kosovo280.6%
Russian Federation270.5%
Turkey220.4%
Indonesia150.3%
Greece140.3%
Stateless140.3%
Albania110.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of110.2%
India100.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina90.2%
Latvia90.2%
Somalia90.2%
United States90.2%
Lithuania80.2%
Egypt80.2%
Viet Nam80.2%
Iraq80.2%
Kazakhstan80.2%
Belgium70.1%
Bulgaria70.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of70.1%
Austria70.1%
Serbia70.1%
Pakistan70.1%
Uncertain70.1%
Czech Republic60.1%
Kyrgyzstan60.1%
Philippines60.1%
Croatia50.1%
Portugal50.1%
Moldova, Republic of40.1%
United Kingdom40.1%
Eritrea40.1%
Finland30.1%
France30.1%
Slovenia30.1%
Ireland30.1%
Luxembourg30.1%
Slovakia30.1%
Switzerland30.1%
Algeria30.1%
Zimbabwe30.1%
Libya30.1%
Madagascar30.1%
South Africa30.1%
Tunisia30.1%
Mexico30.1%
Peru30.1%
Armenia30.1%
Palestinian territories30.1%
Thailand30.1%
Malaysia30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15

Is Cochem a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student56%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 45–67%
Foreign residents1,176 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population4,946 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.85 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Fibre-to-the-building availability2.38 %31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bundesnetzagentur.de
Gigabit broadband availability94.25 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Median gross salary (regional)3,750 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Local business-tax multiplier373 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de19Official
Local property-tax multiplier386 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de19Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Cochem?

The published population was 4,946 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Cochem?

Average net cold rent is 5.85 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 410 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Cochem?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Cochem?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Cochem?

The median gross salary is 3,750 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

How many foreign residents live in Cochem?

1,176 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

Is Cochem a good place to live?

Cochem may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total live in Cochem?

The official country of birth distribution records 5,003 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022-05-15. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Cochem, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/cochem/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Cochem, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality, climate},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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