Germany Retirement
Project whether your retirement savings will last in Germany.
About Germany Retirement
Simulates retirement: savings grow at the assumed return while you withdraw the yearly spend. The 4% rule suggests starting with ~25× spending.
Formula
Simulate
Balance = balance × (1+r) − spend, each year
Projection — returns are not guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 4% rule still safe?
For 30-year horizons it has historically held in most markets; adjust for sequence risk and taxes.
How accurate is this estimate?
Rates are approximate reference values. Local rates, exemptions and rules can differ, so treat the output as a planning figure only.
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Germany specifics
- Currency
- € EUREuro
- Region
- Europe
- Country code
- DE
- Amounts look like
- €1,234,567.89
- Dates look like
- 9 Mar 2026
- Units
- metricWeek starts Monday
In Germany, a comma marks the decimal and a full stop groups thousands.
Results on this page are expressed in EUR (Euro). Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant Germany authority before relying on them.