2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Chemnitz | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 65.8 | 74.6 | +13.4% |
| Rent | 13.1 | 17.1 | +30.5% |
| Groceries | 68.8 | 70.9 | +3.1% |
| Restaurants | 65.2 | 77.4 | +18.7% |
| Purchasing Power | 136.2 | 129.2 | -5.1% |
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