2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 75.5 | 74.6 | -1.2% |
| Rent | 24.4 | 17.1 | -29.9% |
| Groceries | 72.5 | 70.9 | -2.2% |
| Restaurants | 68.9 | 77.4 | +12.3% |
| Purchasing Power | 123.9 | 129.2 | +4.3% |
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