Price Rankings for Essen, Germany

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World Ranking

55^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 329 Cities in the World.
58^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 323 Cities in the World.
69^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 328 Cities in the World.

8^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 342 Cities in the World.
28^th Most Expensive Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat (Sports And Leisure) out of 319 Cities in the World.
52^th Most Expensive Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 342 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

7^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 148 Cities in Europe
10^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 148 Cities in Europe
7^th Most Expensive 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 136 Cities in Europe

Western Europe Ranking

1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 40 Cities in Western Europe
1^st Cheapest Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 40 Cities in Western Europe
1^st Cheapest Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 40 Cities in Western Europe

5^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 40 Cities in Western Europe
8^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 40 Cities in Western Europe
8^th Most Expensive Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat (Sports And Leisure) out of 38 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	15.00 €	High	123^th/344	63^th/148	26^th/40
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 €	Moderate	152^th/342	80^th/147	36^th/40
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	12.00 €
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	3.75 €	Moderate	165^th/330	84^th/147	40^th/40
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.75 €
Cappuccino (regular)	2.85 €	Moderate	196^th/344	83^th/148	40^th/40
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.15 €	High	126^th/344	74^th/148	40^th/40
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.66 €	High	127^th/344	72^th/148	38^th/40
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.20 €	Moderate	203^th/344	93^th/148	28^th/40
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.73 €	High	132^th/344	47^th/148	29^th/40
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.24 €	High	94^th/343	35^th/147	23^th/40
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.12 €	Moderate	150^th/344	81^st/148	39^th/40
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.79 €	High	81^st/343	33^th/148	25^th/40
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.76 €	Very High	54^th/344	35^th/148	28^th/40
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.14 €	Very High	52^th/342	32^th/147	19^th/40
Apples (1 lb)	1.26 €	High	118^th/344	29^th/148	14^th/40
Banana (1 lb)	0.71 €	Moderate	166^th/344	85^th/148	31^st/40
Oranges (1 lb)	0.95 €	Moderate	142^th/341	59^th/147	21^st/40
Tomato (1 lb)	1.90 €	Very High	63^th/341	21^st/145	13^th/40
Potato (1 lb)	0.68 €	Moderate	144^th/342	56^th/147	29^th/39
Onion (1 lb)	0.69 €	Moderate	150^th/344	61^st/148	31^st/40
Lettuce (1 head)	1.65 €	High	111^st/341	36^th/146	21^st/40
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.91 €	High	131^st/344	44^th/148	12^th/40
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.99 €	Low	260^th/328	97^th/148	32^th/40
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.91 €	Very Low	275^th/329	105^th/147	28^th/40
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.54 €	Very Low	266^th/323	96^th/143	25^th/37
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.20 €	High	94^th/286	48^th/132	29^th/36
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.20 €	Very High	26^th/309	26^th/146	18^th/39
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	49.00 €	Moderate	101^st/224	53^th/116	28^th/31
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	4.20 €
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.35 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	33.90 €
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.62 €	Very High	57^th/344	52^th/148	28^th/40
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)	35,604.00 €	Very High	20^th/285	7^th/106	1^st/21
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	8^th/342	7^th/148	5^th/40
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	28.60 €	High	84^th/344	10^th/148	8^th/40
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	45.06 €	High	97^th/344	20^th/148	15^th/40
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	32.26 €	Low	237^th/339	108^th/146	31^st/40
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	38.75 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	14.99 €	Very High	28^th/319	17^th/139	8^th/38
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	54^th/332	48^th/141	24^th/36
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	51.80 €	Very High	36^th/323	7^th/136	6^th/33
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	91.47 €	High	122^th/337	53^th/143	25^th/38
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	124.97 €	Very High	56^th/326	34^th/137	17^th/35
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	634.21 €	Moderate	204^th/343	99^th/147	40^th/40
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	514.62 €	Moderate	181^st/343	93^th/148	37^th/40
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,274.00 €	Moderate	190^th/341	84^th/146	36^th/39
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	949.09 €	Moderate	180^th/340	87^th/147	39^th/40
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	356.13 €	Moderate	128^th/297	75^th/131	34^th/35
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	300.38 €	High	101^st/290	56^th/129	27^th/32
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,932.42 €	High	103^th/341	45^th/148	25^th/40
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.97	Very Low	286^th/326	112^th/146	18^th/40

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