2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Essen | 🇩🇪 Dusseldorf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 74.6 | 74.5 | -0.1% |
| Rent | 17.1 | 29.3 | +71.3% |
| Groceries | 70.9 | 73.7 | +3.9% |
| Restaurants | 77.4 | 69.0 | -10.9% |
| Purchasing Power | 129.2 | 141.3 | +9.4% |
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