2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Dusseldorf | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 74.5 | 74.6 | +0.1% |
| Rent | 29.3 | 17.1 | -41.6% |
| Groceries | 73.7 | 70.9 | -3.8% |
| Restaurants | 69.0 | 77.4 | +12.2% |
| Purchasing Power | 141.3 | 129.2 | -8.6% |
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