2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Aachen | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 67.3 | 74.6 | +10.8% |
| Rent | 19.1 | 17.1 | -10.5% |
| Groceries | 67.4 | 70.9 | +5.2% |
| Restaurants | 61.6 | 77.4 | +25.6% |
| Purchasing Power | 163.4 | 129.2 | -20.9% |
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