2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Rostock | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 65.2 | 73.7 | +13.0% |
| Rent | 17.9 | 17.0 | -5.0% |
| Groceries | 68.9 | 68.8 | -0.1% |
| Restaurants | 59.4 | 74.8 | +25.9% |
| Purchasing Power | 134.3 | 121.7 | -9.4% |
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