Composite profile
Overall score
73/100
Use the Bonn profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Cologne and Düsseldorf.
Overall73/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality76/100
Energy74/100
Germany / Central Europe
Bonn, Germany City Intelligence
Bonn is a Rhineland metro south of Cologne, with international-organisations, science-policy, and university activity that shapes its services-oriented profile. Bonn is a central europe city of about ~0.33M metro in Germany. On the composite city-intelligence score, Bonn sits around the indexed median (73/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.33M metro
Image credit: Image: Thomas Wolf (Der Wolf im Wald) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good73/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Bonn data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Bonn's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 76/100 | Bonn's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 74/100 | Bonn's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 73/100 | Bonn's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 74/100 | Bonn's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 72/100 | Bonn's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 72/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety82/100
Low crime85/100
Personal safety83/100
Night safety79/100
Road safety79/100
Bonn ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (82/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life80/100
Healthcare88/100
Education87/100
Green space53/100
Cleanliness89/100
Infrastructure93/100
Mobility72/100
Bonn has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness79/100
Education87/100
Green space53/100
Overall safety82/100
Bonn scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability80/100
Walkability85/100
Cycling88/100
Infrastructure93/100
Bonn is very high for remote workers (80/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare88/100
Cleanliness89/100
Outdoor lifestyle29/100
Bonn is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Bonn
Local public safety guidance for Bonn, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches fire and ambulance dispatch nationwide. |
| Police | 11024/7 | — |
| Fire and ambulance | 11224/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Bonn, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Germany emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Bonn
Healthcare context for Bonn, with national-level information from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Bonn, see the Germany healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Federal Ministry of Health (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit): Federal Ministry of Health, Germany
Used as the primary attribution for German public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Bonn
Local mobility context for Bonn, with national-level context from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Bonn, see the Germany transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr: Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Used as the primary federal attribution for German national transport context.
- Deutsche Bahn AG: Deutsche Bahn
Used as the primary attribution for German national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Bonn. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Bonn
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Bonn will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Bonn air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Bonn drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Bonn
Is Bonn worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (80/100), with nearby nature such as Siebengebirge, Drachenfels.
Is Bonn good for families?
Strong (79/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Bonn affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,530/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Bonn?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Bonn's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, technology.
What is the climate in Bonn?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 7.8°C.
Does Bonn have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Bonn?
Healthcare access is strong (73/100).
Is Bonn good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (71/100).
What nature is near Bonn?
Within ~170 km: Siebengebirge, Drachenfels.
Explore Bonn modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Bonn
Bonn's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Bonn
Bonn's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Bonn
Bonn's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Bonn
Bonn's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Bonn
Bonn's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Bonn
Bonn's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Bonn
Cost of living estimates for Bonn — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Bonn
Climate profile for Bonn — Humid Continental climate, annual average 7.8°C, comfort score 65/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Bonn
Economy and jobs profile for Bonn — industrial city, economy score 77/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Bonn
Education profile for Bonn — student city, education score 70/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Bonn
Healthcare and retirement profile for Bonn — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 73/100, retirement score 71/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Bonn
Practical arrival planning context for Bonn — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Visual guide to Bonn
Source-attributed visual context for Bonn using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Bonn
Weekend trip planning checklist for Bonn — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Bonn
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Bonn
Estimate a monthly budget for Bonn using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Bonn
Plan a trip budget for Bonn using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Bonn
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Bonn. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Cologne, Germany
Nearby city · about 25 km from Bonn. Explore Cologne's city intelligence profile.
Leverkusen, Germany
Same region · about 34 km from Bonn. Explore Leverkusen's city intelligence profile.
Solingen, Germany
Same region · about 49 km from Bonn. Explore Solingen's city intelligence profile.
Koblenz, Germany
Same region · about 54 km from Bonn. Explore Koblenz's city intelligence profile.
Neuss, Germany
Same region · about 59 km from Bonn. Explore Neuss's city intelligence profile.
Düsseldorf, Germany
Nearby city · about 59 km from Bonn. Explore Düsseldorf's city intelligence profile.
Wuppertal, Germany
Same region · about 59 km from Bonn. Explore Wuppertal's city intelligence profile.
Mönchengladbach, Germany
Same region · about 70 km from Bonn. Explore Mönchengladbach's city intelligence profile.
Aachen, Germany
Same region · about 72 km from Bonn. Explore Aachen's city intelligence profile.
Krefeld, Germany
Same region · about 76 km from Bonn. Explore Krefeld's city intelligence profile.
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Bonn FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Bonn, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Bonn
Is Bonn worth visiting?
Bonn has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Siebengebirge, Drachenfels and Petersberg within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Bonn?
Bonn has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 80/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Bonn?
A single resident of Bonn spends roughly €1,530 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €815. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Germany. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Bonn?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Bonn is very high for remote workers (80/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Bonn?
Bonn's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, technology and education and research. Bonn has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Is Bonn good for digital nomads and remote work?
Bonn offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 83/100.
What are the education options in Bonn?
Bonn is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Social Sciences and Physics.
Is Bonn a good place to study?
Bonn offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Bonn?
Bonn has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 73/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Bonn a good place to retire?
Bonn offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 71/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Bonn?
Bonn has a humid continental climate, averaging about 7.8°C annually with roughly 721 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Bonn a safe place to live?
Bonn ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (82/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Bonn?
Bonn indexes a walkability score of 85 and a cycling score of 88 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Bonn?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Bonn include Siebengebirge, Drachenfels and Petersberg. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Bonn good for families?
Bonn scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Bonn?
Bonn rates 29/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 53/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Siebengebirge, Drachenfels and Petersberg supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Bonn profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Cologne and Düsseldorf. Its standout dimensions are air quality (76/100) and energy (74/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (72/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Germany country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Bonn appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.