2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 75.0 | 73.7 | -1.7% |
| Rent | 24.3 | 17.0 | -30.0% |
| Groceries | 71.1 | 68.8 | -3.2% |
| Restaurants | 67.9 | 74.8 | +10.2% |
| Purchasing Power | 117.4 | 121.7 | +3.7% |
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