2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Dusseldorf | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 72.9 | 73.7 | +1.1% |
| Rent | 29.4 | 17.0 | -42.2% |
| Groceries | 69.8 | 68.8 | -1.4% |
| Restaurants | 68.2 | 74.8 | +9.7% |
| Purchasing Power | 132.1 | 121.7 | -7.9% |
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