Mainz
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, is a lively university city located on the banks of the Rhine River. Renowned for its rich Roman history, half-timbered old town, and lively carnival traditions, Mainz offers a welcoming blend of culture, history, and modern life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
223,318
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.98°, 8.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,557
Local Cost
$1,485
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
78
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
700 mm
Internet Speed
259 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
126
Coworking
1
Cafes
39
Nightlife
45
Parks
41
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WIE
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.