2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Duisburg | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 71.8 | 73.7 | +2.6% |
| Rent | 16.2 | 17.0 | +4.9% |
| Groceries | 70.0 | 68.8 | -1.7% |
| Restaurants | 64.6 | 74.8 | +15.8% |
| Purchasing Power | 121.4 | 121.7 | +0.2% |
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