Price Rankings for Essen, Germany

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World Ranking

23^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 331 Cities in the World.
41^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 328 Cities in the World.
55^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 332 Cities in the World.

2^nd Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 345 Cities in the World.
7^th Most Expensive 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 325 Cities in the World.
47^th Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 350 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

15^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 146 Cities in Europe
31^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 143 Cities in Europe
39^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 146 Cities in Europe

2^nd Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 146 Cities in Europe
10^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 147 Cities in Europe
3^rd Most Expensive 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 134 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 41 Cities in Western Europe
1^st Cheapest Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 41 Cities in Western Europe

1^st 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 41 Cities in Western Europe
3^rd Most Expensive 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 34 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	16.00 €	High	98^th/350	45^th/147	19^th/41
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 €	Moderate	147^th/349	80^th/146	36^th/40
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	11.50 €
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	4.00 €	Moderate	159^th/333	83^th/145	40^th/40
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	4.00 €
Cappuccino (regular)	3.03 €	Moderate	183^th/350	82^th/147	40^th/41
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.07 €	High	131^st/350	79^th/147	41^st/41
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.05 €	High	73^th/350	50^th/147	37^th/41
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.19 €	Moderate	207^th/350	98^th/147	33^th/41
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.70 €	Moderate	142^th/350	56^th/147	36^th/41
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.26 €	High	91^st/349	34^th/147	23^th/41
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.19 €	High	140^th/350	77^th/147	40^th/41
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.83 €	Very High	68^th/350	28^th/147	21^st/41
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.66 €	Very High	55^th/350	37^th/147	30^th/41
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.21 €	Very High	46^th/348	30^th/146	18^th/41
Apples (1 lb)	1.26 €	High	117^th/350	32^th/147	16^th/41
Banana (1 lb)	0.73 €	Moderate	141^st/350	75^th/147	31^st/41
Oranges (1 lb)	0.94 €	Moderate	140^th/349	55^th/146	18^th/41
Tomato (1 lb)	1.89 €	Very High	59^th/347	23^th/144	12^th/41
Potato (1 lb)	0.67 €	Moderate	147^th/348	61^st/146	26^th/40
Onion (1 lb)	0.65 €	Moderate	156^th/349	66^th/146	29^th/40
Lettuce (1 head)	1.65 €	High	105^th/345	31^st/143	17^th/41
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.97 €	High	130^th/350	45^th/147	14^th/41
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.00 €	Very Low	309^th/331	132^th/146	36^th/41
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.92 €	Very Low	278^th/332	108^th/146	29^th/41
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.47 €	Very Low	288^th/328	113^th/143	26^th/39
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.20 €	High	98^th/283	52^th/130	31^st/35
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.40 €	Very High	23^th/311	22^th/142	15^th/39
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	49.00 €	Moderate	103^th/228	54^th/115	29^th/31
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	4.40 €
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.35 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	35.50 €
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.68 €	Very High	47^th/350	42^th/147	22^th/41
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)	35,170.00 €	Very High	21^st/289	10^th/107	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	360.64 €	Very High	2^nd/345	2^nd/146	1^st/40
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	29.87 €	High	79^th/349	10^th/147	8^th/41
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	45.30 €	High	94^th/350	22^th/147	16^th/41
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	34.89 €	Moderate	202^th/344	94^th/146	25^th/41
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	38.75 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	15.00 €
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)	87.00 €	Very High	51^st/341	46^th/143	24^th/39
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	63.17 €	Very High	7^th/325	3^rd/134	3^rd/34
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	101.47 €	Very High	52^th/345	34^th/145	17^th/40
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	129.97 €	Very High	49^th/333	35^th/137	20^th/36
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	644.54 €	Moderate	199^th/350	102^th/147	41^st/41
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	518.33 €	Moderate	182^th/349	96^th/147	38^th/41
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,274.00 €	Moderate	190^th/347	90^th/145	38^th/40
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	908.18 €	Moderate	188^th/348	96^th/147	41^st/41
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	345.29 €	Moderate	131^st/298	76^th/129	34^th/35
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	257.03 €	Moderate	120^th/289	68^th/126	30^th/31
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,845.31 €	High	105^th/348	51^st/147	29^th/41
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.97	Very Low	281^st/325	103^th/140	20^th/41

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