Cologne
Cologne is the largest city of the German western state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth-most populous city of Germany. It was one of the largest European cities in medieval and renaissance times.
- Founded: 38 BCE
- Population: 1m
- Area: 405.1 km2
- Average salary: $2,592.17
- Elevation: 37 m
- Timezone: UTC+01/+02
Cost of Living Index by Cologne
- 66.1Cost of Living Index
- 27.5Rent Index
- 47.6Cost of Living Plus Rent Index
- 53.3Groceries Index
- 58.6Restaurant Price Index
- 88.9Local Purchasing Power Index
Cost of Living in Cologne
Last Update: January 2023
Rent Per MonthPrice
Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$985.23
$706.47$1,195.57
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$737.94
$543.44$923.85
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$1,820.53
$1,412.95$2,717.21
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$1,349.97
$978.19$1,956.39
Buy Apartment PricePrice
Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$6,208.82
$5,977.86$8,151.62
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$4,809.46
$3,804.09$5,434.42
Utilities (Monthly)Price
Range
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)
$0.13
$0.10$0.13
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$283.65
$163.03$392.64
MarketsPrice
Range
Apples (1kg)
$2.68
$1.09$4.12
Banana (1kg)
$1.68
$1.09$3.26
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$15.94
$8.70$21.74
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$5.43
$3.26$8.70
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.55
$5.22$16.30
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$8.70
$7.61$10.87
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.61
$0.58$1.09
Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.78
$1.76$3.91
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02
$1.09$3.26
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.59
$0.98$2.17
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$2.13
$1.08$3.26
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.36
$5.43$28.26
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.20
$0.83$1.73
Onion (1kg)
$1.40
$0.97$2.88
Oranges (1kg)
$2.20
$1.09$4.35
Potato (1kg)
$1.90
$0.43$3.26
Rice (white), (1kg)
$2.19
$1.09$4.35
Tomato (1kg)
$1.60
$0.86$3.26
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61
$0.21$1.09
TransportationPrice
Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.16
$1.89$2.39
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$108.69
$81.52$119.56
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$3.26
$2.83$3.26
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$32.61
$27.17$37.82
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$2.23
$1.96$2.72
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.08
$3.25$5.43
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$31,519.61
$27,172.08$32,606.50
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$25,210.26
$21,737.67$26,085.20
Clothing And ShoesPrice
Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$88.99
$53.26$119.56
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$114.73
$65.21$163.03
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$79.48
$54.34$129.34
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$31.40
$21.74$54.34
RestaurantsPrice
Range
Cappuccino (regular)
$3.05
$1.63$4.35
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.58
$2.17$3.26
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.80
$2.72$5.43
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.15
$2.17$4.35
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$9.78
$8.70$10.64
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$59.78
$38.04$108.69
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$14.13
$10.76$21.74
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00
$1.09$2.72
ChildcarePrice
Range
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$12,607.85
$5,217.04$16,303.25
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$680.39
$380.41$978.19
Sports And LeisurePrice
Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$13.04
$9.78$16.30
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$33.97
$21.74$65.21
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$36.75
$27.17$54.34
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$29.98
$16.30$38.04
Salaries And FinancingPrice
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,592.17
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
2.67
1.54
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