Cost of living in Cologne
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Cost
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Range | |
---|---|---|
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.29
€13.16
|
$10.99
-
$21.99
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.90
€9.11
|
$8.80
-
$10.99
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.60
€2.39
|
$2.20
-
$3.30
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.17
€2.00
|
$1.65
-
$2.97
|
Cologne - Cost of restaurants
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|
Range | |
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.90
€1.75
|
$1.09
-
$3.30
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.22
€5.72
|
$2.75
-
$10.99
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.72
€4.35
|
$3.16
-
$6.62
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.00
€2.77
|
$1.78
-
$3.96
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.18
€4.77
|
$2.39
-
$7.48
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$1.17
€1.07
|
$0.50
-
$1.89
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
€0.71
|
$0.50
-
$1.50
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.04
€0.96
|
$0.50
-
$1.99
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.73
€0.67
|
$0.39
-
$1.60
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.83
€0.76
|
$0.20
-
$1.50
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.64
€0.59
|
$0.44
-
$1.32
|
Cologne - Cost of groceries
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Cost
|
Range | |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.24
€7.59
|
$7.22
-
$9.16
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$109.94
€101.25
|
$82.46
-
$120.94
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,944.26
€23,893.37
|
$21,988.99
-
$36,281.84
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.15
€20.40
|
$19.12
-
$27.49
|
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|
Range | |
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$37.25
€34.31
|
$27.49
-
$54.97
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$966.97
€890.53
|
$714.64
-
$1,209.39
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$777.59
€716.12
|
$659.67
-
$934.53
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$220.47
€203.04
|
$125.06
-
$303.72
|
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Range | |
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$706.58
€650.72
|
$384.81
-
$989.50
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,753.62
€11,745.44
|
$5,277.36
-
$16,491.74
|
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Cost
|
Range | |
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.85
€3.54
|
$2.75
-
$5.50
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.17
€2.92
|
$1.65
-
$4.40
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.80
€8.10
|
$8.25
-
$10.99
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$35.73
€32.91
|
$21.99
-
$65.97
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.19
€12.15
|
$9.90
-
$16.44
|
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Range | |
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.23
€84.94
|
$53.87
-
$120.94
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.36
€31.64
|
$21.99
-
$54.97
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$96.75
€89.10
|
$54.97
-
$131.93
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$109.94
€101.25
|
$65.97
-
$164.92
|
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