How high are expenses? Statistical offices survey households - Germany pays households €90 to track their monthly spending in 2026
Germany’s state statistical offices have launched a call for households to take part in a new spending survey. Running in 2026, the study will track monthly expenses for one month, with a focus on multi-person homes. Participants will receive €90 for their involvement and can log costs via a dedicated app.
The survey forms part of the Continuous Household Budget Survey, a voluntary programme under official statistics. Organisers are particularly keen to include households with adult children, in-laws, or other extended family members. These groups often have more complex spending patterns, which the study aims to document in detail.
The results will feed into Germany’s official statistics on household spending. By targeting multi-person homes, the survey seeks to reflect a broader range of financial behaviours. Organisers hope the €90 incentive and simple app-based system will boost participation rates.
