How much money do you need to be ‘happy’ in Germany in 2026? New data has put a figure on it.
Amy Brooke - news@thelocal.de
Updated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 12:53 CET
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Does your income exceed the so-called 'happiness price'? Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
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