Cost of Living in Cologne
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Cologne, Germany.
Overall, the cost of living in Cologne is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 44 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)52
Groceries index47
Dining out index44
Transport index34
Utilities index41
Median annual salary$38,005
Minimum wage$7.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$302
Est. monthly healthcare premium$207
YoY inflation2.8%
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