2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 70.9 | 72.5 | +2.3% |
| Rent | 25.8 | 24.0 | -7.0% |
| Groceries | 66.0 | 68.3 | +3.5% |
| Restaurants | 71.1 | 67.2 | -5.5% |
| Purchasing Power | 138.8 | 130.4 | -6.1% |
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