3.1% above the Germany average
Ranked #94 of 538 cities · More expensive than 82.5% of cities worldwide
Compared to Germany average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 552/mo ≈ $642 | EUR 440/mo ≈ $512 | 20% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,269/mo ≈ $1,478 | EUR 864/mo ≈ $1,006 | 20% |
Essen has a composite cost index of 40.7 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 107 country PLI x 0.9 city factor
Essen is average by global standards (ranked #94 of 538 cities). It is 3.1% more expensive than the Germany average, based on 31 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Germany earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,688/month after tax (35.5% effective rate). See full Germany tax calculator →
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