2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 74.1 | 75.5 | +1.9% |
| Rent | 29.0 | 24.4 | -15.9% |
| Groceries | 72.1 | 72.5 | +0.6% |
| Restaurants | 72.4 | 68.9 | -4.8% |
| Purchasing Power | 132.3 | 123.9 | -6.3% |
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