2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Darmstadt | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 74.3 | 74.6 | +0.4% |
| Rent | 26.8 | 17.1 | -36.2% |
| Groceries | 74.0 | 70.9 | -4.2% |
| Restaurants | 71.9 | 77.4 | +7.6% |
| Purchasing Power | 134.4 | 129.2 | -3.9% |
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