2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Essen | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 73.7 | 73.6 | -0.1% |
| Rent | 17.0 | 34.6 | +103.5% |
| Groceries | 68.8 | 68.3 | -0.7% |
| Restaurants | 74.8 | 71.8 | -4.0% |
| Purchasing Power | 121.7 | 111.7 | -8.2% |
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