2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 67.4 | 73.7 | +9.3% |
| Rent | 22.0 | 17.0 | -22.7% |
| Groceries | 64.9 | 68.8 | +6.0% |
| Restaurants | 65.9 | 74.8 | +13.5% |
| Purchasing Power | 123.5 | 121.7 | -1.5% |
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