2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 72.5 | 71.9 | -0.8% |
| Rent | 24.0 | 16.5 | -31.3% |
| Groceries | 68.3 | 66.1 | -3.2% |
| Restaurants | 67.2 | 75.1 | +11.8% |
| Purchasing Power | 130.4 | 144.9 | +11.1% |
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