Price Rankings for Essen, Germany

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World Ranking

70^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 365 Cities in the World.
73^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.
80^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.

16^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 375 Cities in the World.
55^th Most Expensive Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 377 Cities in the World.
33^th Most Expensive 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 351 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

15^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 168 Cities in Europe
15^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 164 Cities in Europe
29^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 168 Cities in Europe

Western Europe Ranking

1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 48 Cities in Western Europe
1^st Cheapest Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 50 Cities in Western Europe
1^st Cheapest Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 48 Cities in Western Europe

12^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 51 Cities in Western Europe
11^st Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 48 Cities in Western Europe
14^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 51 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	15.00 €	High	130^th/380	70^th/168	33^th/51
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 €	Moderate	155^th/377	85^th/165	42^th/49
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	12.00 €
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	3.75 €	Moderate	172^th/361	92^th/163	48^th/48
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.75 €
Cappuccino (regular)	2.85 €	Moderate	209^th/379	97^th/168	51^st/51
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.15 €	High	138^th/379	86^th/167	50^th/50
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.66 €	High	132^th/378	81^st/166	49^th/50
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.23 €	Moderate	217^th/380	98^th/168	31^st/51
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.73 €	High	138^th/380	50^th/168	33^th/51
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.24 €	High	98^th/379	45^th/167	33^th/51
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.12 €	High	152^th/380	88^th/168	47^th/51
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.79 €	Very High	73^th/379	30^th/168	23^th/51
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.76 €	Very High	66^th/380	46^th/168	40^th/51
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.14 €	Very High	55^th/377	38^th/166	26^th/51
Apples (1 lb)	1.25 €	High	130^th/380	36^th/168	19^th/51
Banana (1 lb)	0.71 €	Moderate	176^th/380	90^th/168	34^th/51
Oranges (1 lb)	0.95 €	High	139^th/377	54^th/167	19^th/51
Tomato (1 lb)	1.90 €	Very High	73^th/374	32^th/162	23^th/51
Potato (1 lb)	0.68 €	Moderate	154^th/376	65^th/168	35^th/51
Onion (1 lb)	0.69 €	Moderate	158^th/378	67^th/167	37^th/51
Lettuce (1 head)	1.65 €	High	113^th/371	41^st/164	25^th/51
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.91 €	High	137^th/380	47^th/168	14^th/51
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.99 €	Low	276^th/355	106^th/167	39^th/51
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.91 €	Very Low	296^th/365	116^th/167	35^th/51
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.54 €	Low	283^th/355	104^th/163	31^st/50
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.20 €	High	101^st/314	55^th/149	34^th/45
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.15 €	Very High	31^st/335	29^th/159	20^th/43
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	49.00 €	Moderate	103^th/227	56^th/120	30^th/35
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	4.20 €
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	7.64 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	33.90 €
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.65 €	Very High	65^th/380	60^th/168	33^th/51
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)	41,000.00 €
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	318.98 €	Very High	16^th/375	15^th/164	11^st/48
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	28.60 €	High	87^th/380	15^th/168	12^th/51
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	45.06 €	High	107^th/380	29^th/168	23^th/51
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	34.49 €	Moderate	222^th/375	102^th/165	29^th/50
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	38.75 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	14.99 €	Very High	27^th/342	17^th/143	7^th/36
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	397.25 €
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	8,439.50 €
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	84.83 €	Very High	64^th/367	58^th/157	28^th/43
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	51.80 €	Very High	33^th/351	7^th/145	7^th/37
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	91.47 €	High	127^th/370	54^th/160	24^th/46
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	124.97 €	Very High	58^th/359	34^th/148	19^th/40
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	634.21 €	Moderate	208^th/376	110^th/164	48^th/48
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	514.62 €	Moderate	191^st/377	106^th/166	46^th/49
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,274.00 €	Moderate	198^th/369	93^th/157	43^th/45
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	949.09 €	Moderate	187^th/373	96^th/162	46^th/47
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	335.78 €	Moderate	136^th/302	79^th/139	37^th/38
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	300.38 €	High	101^st/289	58^th/132	28^th/30
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,027.36 €	High	97^th/378	42^th/168	25^th/51
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.97	Very Low	314^th/358	127^th/164	26^th/50

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