2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Leipzig | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 67.8 | 74.6 | +10.0% |
| Rent | 21.2 | 17.1 | -19.3% |
| Groceries | 68.9 | 70.9 | +2.9% |
| Restaurants | 64.9 | 77.4 | +19.3% |
| Purchasing Power | 136.1 | 129.2 | -5.1% |
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