2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Munich | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 80.7 | 74.6 | -7.6% |
| Rent | 40.8 | 17.1 | -58.1% |
| Groceries | 77.0 | 70.9 | -7.9% |
| Restaurants | 77.1 | 77.4 | +0.4% |
| Purchasing Power | 132.0 | 129.2 | -2.1% |
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