Price Rankings for Cologne, Germany

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World Ranking

30^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 335 Cities in the World.
61^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 331 Cities in the World.
71^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 341 Cities in the World.

7^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 350 Cities in the World.
12^th Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.
24^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 343 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

22^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 160 Cities in Europe
33^th Cheapest Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult (Sports And Leisure) out of 156 Cities in Europe
37^th Cheapest Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 160 Cities in Europe

6^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 156 Cities in Europe
11^st Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 160 Cities in Europe
12^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 160 Cities in Europe

Western Europe Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 37 Cities in Western Europe
3^rd Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 49 Cities in Western Europe
4^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 35 Cities in Western Europe

4^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 46 Cities in Western Europe
8^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 49 Cities in Western Europe
10^th Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 49 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	13.0 €	Moderate	146^th/355	87^th/160	45^th/49
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	65.0 €	High	123^th/352	68^th/157	34^th/47
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	10.0 €	High	69^th/317	49^th/135	29^th/34
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	4.5 €	Moderate	136^th/336	71^st/155	34^th/45
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.5 €	Moderate	177^th/306	87^th/145	36^th/37
Cappuccino (regular)	3.68 €	High	98^th/354	46^th/160	20^th/49
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.73 €	Very High	59^th/354	50^th/159	36^th/48
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.24 €	Very High	44^th/354	41^st/159	35^th/49
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.13 €	Moderate	210^th/355	105^th/160	37^th/49
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.82 €	High	104^th/355	35^th/160	19^th/49
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.42 €	Very High	49^th/355	12^th/160	8^th/49
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.45 €	High	91^st/355	52^th/160	27^th/49
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.7 €	High	84^th/355	43^th/160	35^th/49
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	6.61 €	Very High	12^th/355	11^st/160	10^th/49
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.45 €	Very High	35^th/353	27^th/159	17^th/49
Apples (1 lb)	1.16 €	High	142^th/355	51^st/160	29^th/49
Banana (1 lb)	0.65 €	Low	218^th/355	124^th/160	44^th/49
Oranges (1 lb)	0.9 €	Moderate	147^th/354	69^th/159	33^th/49
Tomato (1 lb)	2.04 €	Very High	38^th/351	15^th/157	10^th/49
Potato (1 lb)	0.61 €	Moderate	168^th/353	87^th/159	46^th/49
Onion (1 lb)	0.69 €	High	140^th/353	63^th/160	35^th/49
Lettuce (1 head)	1.68 €	High	94^th/348	38^th/157	23^th/49
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.74 €	Moderate	176^th/355	84^th/160	38^th/49
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.0 €	Very Low	306^th/335	139^th/160	47^th/49
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.92 €	Low	271^st/341	106^th/159	31^st/49
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.51 €	Very Low	271^st/331	107^th/155	35^th/48
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.2 €	High	100^th/293	57^th/145	37^th/43
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.2 €	Very High	25^th/319	24^th/151	16^th/42
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	49.0 €	Moderate	99^th/216	54^th/113	32^th/35
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.0 €
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.3 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.0 €
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.51 €	High	80^th/355	75^th/160	42^th/49
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	27,180.0 €
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	28,333.33 €
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	342.71 €	Very High	7^th/350	6^th/156	4^th/46
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	25.37 €	High	97^th/355	30^th/160	23^th/49
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	44.97 €	High	99^th/355	32^th/160	26^th/49
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	30.38 €	Low	252^th/349	124^th/156	42^th/48
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	24.0 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	12.0 €	High	86^th/320	49^th/137	29^th/34
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	733.33 €
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	15,000.0 €
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	93.17 €	Very High	24^th/343	22^th/149	13^th/41
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	33.33 €	Low	225^th/326	95^th/135	28^th/35
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	96.29 €	High	73^th/346	38^th/153	17^th/44
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	113.5 €	High	78^th/337	48^th/143	28^th/39
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,035.94 €	High	116^th/350	56^th/155	26^th/45
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	791.25 €	High	117^th/352	56^th/158	28^th/47
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,041.67 €	High	99^th/344	40^th/149	20^th/43
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,300.42 €	High	118^th/345	56^th/151	29^th/44
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	549.67 €	High	70^th/279	35^th/128	20^th/33
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	490.83 €	Very High	41^st/271	18^th/122	13^th/27
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,923.68 €	High	95^th/352	47^th/160	29^th/49
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.98	Very Low	287^th/331	118^th/156	22^th/48

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