Is Wiesbaden more expensive than Dusseldorf?

Wiesbaden is 1.1% more expensive than Dusseldorf overall. Rent is 22.1% lower, groceries 0.4% cheaper, and restaurants 9.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Dusseldorf or Wiesbaden?

Dusseldorf has a purchasing power index of 132.1 while Wiesbaden has 121.0 (NYC = 100). Dusseldorf offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇩🇪 Dusseldorf vs 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden

2026

Wiesbaden is 1.1% more expensive

Category	🇩🇪 Dusseldorf	🇩🇪 Wiesbaden	Difference
Cost of Living	72.9	73.7	+1.1%
Rent	29.4	22.9	-22.1%
Groceries	69.8	69.5	-0.4%
Restaurants	68.2	74.8	+9.7%
Purchasing Power	132.1	121.0	-8.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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