2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Stuttgart | 🇩🇪 Essen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 72.8 | 74.6 | +2.5% |
| Rent | 25.8 | 17.1 | -33.7% |
| Groceries | 70.9 | 70.9 | 0.0% |
| Restaurants | 75.7 | 77.4 | +2.2% |
| Purchasing Power | 159.5 | 129.2 | -19.0% |
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