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Glossary

Regelbedarf

The Regelbedarf is the fixed monthly standard amount for living costs like food, clothing, and electricity — in 2026 it is 563 EUR for a single adult on Bürgergeld, with lower rates for partners and children. Rent and heating are paid on top of it. Check that the correct rate level (Regelbedarfsstufe) was applied in your Bescheid.

In plain German

Der feste monatliche Geldbetrag für Essen, Kleidung und das tägliche Leben.

What it means

The Regelbedarf is the fixed monthly standard amount for living costs like food, clothing, and electricity — in 2026 it is 563 EUR for a single adult on Bürgergeld, with lower rates for partners and children. Rent and heating are paid on top of it. Check that the correct rate level (Regelbedarfsstufe) was applied in your Bescheid.

الاحتياج الأساسي (Regelbedarf) هو المبلغ الشهري الثابت لتكاليف المعيشة مثل الطعام والملابس والكهرباء — وهو 563 يورو في 2026 للشخص البالغ الأعزب في إعانة Bürgergeld، مع مبالغ أقل للشركاء والأطفال. يُدفع الإيجار والتدفئة إضافةً إليه. تحقق من أن المستوى الصحيح (Regelbedarfsstufe) طُبّق في قرارك.

As it appears in letters

Für Sie wird der Regelbedarf der Regelbedarfsstufe 1 in Höhe von 563,00 EUR monatlich anerkannt.
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