2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Rostock | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 66.0 | 74.6 | +13.0% |
| Rent | 17.7 | 17.1 | -3.4% |
| Groceries | 70.9 | 70.9 | 0.0% |
| Restaurants | 60.3 | 77.4 | +28.4% |
| Purchasing Power | 141.6 | 129.2 | -8.8% |
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