Price Rankings for Cologne, Germany

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World Ranking

23^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 333 Cities in the World.
28^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 331 Cities in the World.
66^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 335 Cities in the World.

4^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 348 Cities in the World.
23^th Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 353 Cities in the World.
35^th Most Expensive Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 353 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

15^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 147 Cities in Europe
21^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 144 Cities in Europe
43^th Cheapest Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 148 Cities in Europe

4^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 147 Cities in Europe
14^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 148 Cities in Europe
14^th Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 148 Cities in Europe

Western Europe Ranking

4^th Cheapest Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) (Markets) out of 36 Cities in Western Europe
5^th Cheapest McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 36 Cities in Western Europe
5^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 42 Cities in Western Europe

2^nd Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 41 Cities in Western Europe
8^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 42 Cities in Western Europe
10^th Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 42 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	14.00 €	High	141^st/353	75^th/148	37^th/42
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	72.50 €	High	82^th/352	45^th/147	22^th/41
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	10.00 €	High	89^th/333	55^th/135	32^th/36
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	4.60 €	Moderate	143^th/336	72^th/146	32^th/41
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	4.00 €	Moderate	162^th/318	75^th/139	32^th/38
Cappuccino (regular)	3.66 €	High	111^st/353	53^th/148	24^th/42
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.86 €	Very High	44^th/353	40^th/148	29^th/42
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.50 €	Very High	35^th/353	35^th/148	29^th/42
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.08 €	Low	220^th/353	106^th/148	37^th/42
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.81 €	High	119^th/353	37^th/148	20^th/42
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.41 €	Very High	61^st/352	14^th/148	8^th/42
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.60 €	High	96^th/353	47^th/148	23^th/42
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.85 €	Very High	63^th/353	26^th/148	20^th/42
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	6.24 €	Very High	23^th/353	14^th/148	10^th/42
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.14 €	Very High	48^th/351	32^th/147	20^th/42
Apples (1 lb)	1.22 €	High	138^th/353	47^th/148	26^th/42
Banana (1 lb)	0.71 €	Moderate	171^st/353	96^th/148	35^th/42
Oranges (1 lb)	0.89 €	Moderate	160^th/352	68^th/147	30^th/42
Tomato (1 lb)	1.88 €	Very High	62^th/350	26^th/145	15^th/42
Potato (1 lb)	0.61 €	Moderate	171^st/351	75^th/147	33^th/41
Onion (1 lb)	0.66 €	Moderate	155^th/352	65^th/147	29^th/41
Lettuce (1 head)	1.63 €	High	112^th/348	34^th/144	20^th/42
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.99 €	High	128^th/353	43^th/148	13^th/42
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.00 €	Very Low	311^st/333	133^th/147	38^th/42
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.94 €	Very Low	270^th/335	103^th/147	26^th/42
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.41 €	Very Low	304^th/331	124^th/144	34^th/40
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.20 €	High	100^th/285	54^th/131	33^th/36
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.20 €	Very High	31^st/313	29^th/142	19^th/39
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 €	Moderate	97^th/231	49^th/117	25^th/33
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 €
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.22 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	24.00 €
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.47 €	High	71^st/353	66^th/148	36^th/42
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	27,180.00 €
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	31,670.00 €
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	335.95 €	Very High	4^th/348	4^th/147	2^nd/41
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	23.88 €	High	112^th/352	30^th/148	19^th/42
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	44.88 €	High	100^th/353	26^th/148	20^th/42
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	34.09 €	Low	216^th/347	105^th/147	32^th/42
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	32.00 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	12.00 €	High	96^th/322	51^st/135	29^th/35
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	15,000.00 €
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	92.33 €	Very High	32^th/344	28^th/144	16^th/40
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	40.00 €	Moderate	135^th/328	51^st/135	17^th/35
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	104.00 €	Very High	40^th/348	26^th/146	12^th/41
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	132.00 €	Very High	43^th/336	32^th/138	17^th/37
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,041.18 €	High	118^th/352	48^th/147	22^th/41
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	796.43 €	High	124^th/352	52^th/148	23^th/42
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,970.00 €	High	112^th/349	44^th/145	22^th/40
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,345.45 €	High	121^st/352	50^th/148	25^th/42
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	551.22 €	High	73^th/299	36^th/129	20^th/35
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	492.38 €	Very High	41^st/290	19^th/126	13^th/31
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,762.78 €	High	114^th/351	58^th/148	33^th/42
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.98	Very Low	280^th/327	102^th/141	19^th/42

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