2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 74.1 | 74.6 | +0.7% |
| Rent | 29.0 | 17.1 | -41.0% |
| Groceries | 72.1 | 70.9 | -1.7% |
| Restaurants | 72.4 | 77.4 | +6.9% |
| Purchasing Power | 132.3 | 129.2 | -2.3% |
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