Cost of Living Comparison Between Cologne and Hamburg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Hamburg are 15.1% higher than in Cologne (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Hamburg are 12.5% higher than in Cologne | |
| Rent Prices in Hamburg are 5.8% higher than in Cologne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hamburg are 27.0% higher than in Cologne | |
| Groceries Prices in Hamburg are 4.8% higher than in Cologne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hamburg is 11.9% lower than in Cologne | |
Restaurants | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.20 € | +26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.20 € | 5.00 € | +56.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.25 € | 3.90 € | +19.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 € | 3.04 € | +26.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 2.70 € | +41.1 % |
Markets | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.89 € | 4.19 € | +7.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.83 € | 1.82 € | -0.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.29 € | -1.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 € | 3.53 € | +1.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.51 € | 5.64 € | +2.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.85 € | 6.81 € | -0.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.62 € | 8.21 € | +7.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 1.24 € | +13.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.65 € | +11.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.91 € | +0.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 1.66 € | +9.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.75 € | +12.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.83 € | +18.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.77 € | 1.90 € | +7.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.89 € | +31.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.99 € | +19.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 € | 0.88 € | +5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 1.36 € | -8.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 8.20 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 3.35 € | +4.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 49.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.45 € | 4.80 € | +7.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 4.18 € | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 36.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.53 € | 6.71 € | +2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 28,500.00 € | +4.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,666.67 € | 38,042.50 € | +48.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 250.95 € | 299.45 € | +19.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.00 € | 23.59 € | +38.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 43.75 € | 42.70 € | -2.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.44 € | 45.22 € | +59.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.17 € | 18.40 € | +7.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 13.50 € | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 733.33 € | 216.80 € | -70.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,000.00 € | 28,000.00 € | +86.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 65.87 € | 79.44 € | +20.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 24.72 € | 49.08 € | +98.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.49 € | 97.71 € | +36.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 82.50 € | 143.94 € | +74.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 931.25 € | 1,026.54 € | +10.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 760.00 € | 738.39 € | -2.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,849.58 € | 1,892.96 € | +2.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,239.09 € | 1,400.38 € | +13.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 419.72 € | 731.21 € | +74.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.87 € | 485.51 € | +85.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cologne Edit |
Hamburg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,990.52 € | 2,964.25 € | -0.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.59 | 3.95 | +10.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 105 | 213 |
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| Cost of Living in Hanover | 98.19 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Bielefeld | 154.57 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Berlin | 179.76 miles |