What does Regelbedarf mean?
The Regelbedarf (standard rate) is the fixed amount for daily life, for example for food, clothes and electricity. It is also called Regelsatz.
der Regelbedarf · die Regelbedarfe (plural)
The Jobcenter and the Sozialamt pay it every month. It differs for adults and children.
The state sets the amounts and usually changes them at the start of the year. Rent and heating come on top.
The Bescheid says which standard rate applies to each person. Check that everyone is entered correctly.
Example sentence
Der monatliche Regelbedarf wurde in der Berechnung berücksichtigt.
The monthly Regelbedarf was taken into account in the calculation.
What you can do
In the new year, compare the standard rate in your Bescheid with last year's amount.
Related words
- Bürgergeld Bürgergeld (citizen's income) was the Jobcenter's money for people who can work but lack enough to live on. It had this name until June 2026.
- Mehrbedarf A Mehrbedarf (additional need) is extra money beyond the Regelbedarf for special situations, such as pregnancy or single parents.
- Kosten der Unterkunft Kosten der Unterkunft, KdU for short, are rent, service charges and heating. The Jobcenter and the Sozialamt pay them if they are reasonable.
- Bewilligungsbescheid With a Bewilligungsbescheid (approval notice), an office says yes to your application and states what you get.
- Bedarfsgemeinschaft The Bedarfsgemeinschaft (benefit unit) is the people the Jobcenter assesses together, for example couples and their children.