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🇩🇪Cost of Living in Cologne

Germany · Population: 1,080,000 · Cost Index: 69/100

Cost of Living in Cologne

Germany · Europe

Cologne is a lively Rhineland city famous for its iconic Gothic cathedral, vibrant carnival celebrations, and thriving media industry. It offers a relaxed urban atmosphere with good public transport and living costs below Munich and Frankfurt.

1,080,000

Population

69

Cost Index

60

Safety Index

74

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,900 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,112.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$900.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$650.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,700.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,200.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $9.16
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$12.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$50.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$9.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.10
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.50
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.90
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.90
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$8.80
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.40
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.50

Transportation

Avg: $23.23
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$105.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$3.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$4.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$2.30
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.85

Utilities

Avg: $98.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$240.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$22.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$33.00

Healthcare

Avg: $34.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$35.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$60.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$7.00

Entertainment

Avg: $13.83
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$35.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$12.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.30
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$4.50

Clothing

Avg: $67.33
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$80.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$34.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$88.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
EUR
Language
German
Cost Index
69/100
Safety Index
60/100
Quality of Life
74/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.