Should I move to Cologne?

Cologne, Germany has a cost of living 29.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 70.9). It is ranked #105 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 138.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Germany earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,688/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Cologne?

The cost of living in Cologne is 29.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 70.9). Groceries are 34.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 28.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 662 per month. Local purchasing power index is 138.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Germany?

In Germany, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,688 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.5%). Use our Germany tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇩🇪 Germany · #105 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Cologne?

29.1% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-29.1%

vs NYC

EUR 662

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 2,688

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Cologne?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Germany → EUR 2,688/mån netto efter skatt (35.5% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Germany skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Cologne

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

70.9 Moderate

Hyra

25.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

66.0 Moderate

Restauranger

71.1 Moderate

Köpkraft

138.8 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Cologne

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 662/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 497/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,153/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Germany

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,688/Nettolön (35.5% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Germany skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇩🇪 Heidelberg

Germany

CoL index 71.3

Jämför Heidelberg vs Cologne → →

🇩🇪 Erfurt

Germany

CoL index 70.4

Jämför Erfurt vs Cologne → →

🇩🇪 Dusseldorf

Germany

CoL index 71.5

Jämför Dusseldorf vs Cologne → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Cologne — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Germany skattekalkylator →

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