2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Essen | 🇩🇪 Mainz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 74.6 | 74.5 | -0.1% |
| Rent | 17.1 | 22.2 | +29.8% |
| Groceries | 70.9 | 74.2 | +4.7% |
| Restaurants | 77.4 | 71.9 | -7.1% |
| Purchasing Power | 129.2 | 128.8 | -0.3% |
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