2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Aachen | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 66.4 | 73.7 | +11.0% |
| Rent | 19.0 | 17.0 | -10.5% |
| Groceries | 65.4 | 68.8 | +5.2% |
| Restaurants | 60.8 | 74.8 | +23.0% |
| Purchasing Power | 147.6 | 121.7 | -17.5% |
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