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Leipzig

City in Saxony, Germany

Overview

Leipzig is a lively cultural hub in eastern Germany, renowned for its rich music history, alternative arts scene, and green spaces. The city seamlessly blends historic charm with modern innovation, making it perfect for both urban explorers and culture lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Germany

Land

Saxony

Population

619,879

Time Zone

Europe/Berlin

Coordinates

51.34°, 12.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,580

Local Cost

$1,202

Local Income

$2,650

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.6°C

Summer Avg

19.2°C

Winter Avg

0.3°C

Record High

37.3°C

Record Low

-22.3°C

Humidity

79%

Precipitation

619 mm

Internet Speed

86 Mbps

Upload

36 Mbps

Latency

17 ms

City Vibrancy

312

Coworking

Cafes

113

Nightlife

Parks

110

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

LEJ

Distance

13 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

64 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Altlindenau Ammernplatz Ammernplatz is largely residential with blocks of mid-century apartment buildings. Small shops and cafes line the main streets, drawing locals from nearby areas.Augustusplatz Augustusplatz is a major square in Leipzig, surrounded by cultural institutions and university buildings. The area is busy during the day with students, commuters, and event-goers.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 64 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 88/100.

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