Price Rankings for Cologne, Germany

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World Ranking

22^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 399 Cities in the World.
62^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 408 Cities in the World.
69^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 399 Cities in the World.

10^th Most Expensive Basic Utilities for 85 m² Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 417 Cities in the World.
41^st Most Expensive Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) (Markets) out of 421 Cities in the World.
51^st Most Expensive Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) (Restaurants) out of 422 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

17^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 181 Cities in Europe
23^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) (Transportation) out of 83 Cities in Europe
43^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 187 Cities in Europe

9^th Most Expensive Basic Utilities for 85 m² Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 183 Cities in Europe
17^th Most Expensive White Rice (1 kg) (Markets) out of 186 Cities in Europe
33^th Most Expensive Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) (Markets) out of 183 Cities in Europe

Western Europe Ranking

3^rd Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) (Transportation) out of 21 Cities in Western Europe
4^th Cheapest Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) (Restaurants) out of 35 Cities in Western Europe
4^th Cheapest Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) (Markets) out of 44 Cities in Western Europe

8^th Most Expensive Basic Utilities for 85 m² Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 52 Cities in Western Europe
12^th Most Expensive White Rice (1 kg) (Markets) out of 54 Cities in Western Europe
21^st Most Expensive Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) (Markets) out of 54 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	15.00 €	High	161^st/420	90^th/183	36^th/52
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	76.00 €	Very High	72^th/420	50^th/182	22^th/53
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	10.00 €	High	97^th/351	64^th/139	32^th/35
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	4.70 €	Moderate	170^th/389	91^st/174	39^th/46
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	4.50 €	Moderate	157^th/341	76^th/155	29^th/41
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	3.76 €	High	126^th/424	58^th/186	26^th/54
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.86 €	Very High	64^th/424	58^th/186	42^th/54
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.40 €	Very High	51^st/422	47^th/184	40^th/53
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.12 €	Moderate	239^th/425	122^th/187	41^st/54
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	1.79 €	High	152^th/425	56^th/187	33^th/54
White Rice (1 lb)	1.41 €	Very High	77^th/424	17^th/186	12^th/54
Eggs (12, Large Size)	3.55 €	High	131^st/425	68^th/187	35^th/54
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.84 €	High	92^th/422	62^th/187	38^th/54
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.30 €	Very High	72^th/424	46^th/187	34^th/54
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	9.03 €	Very High	41^st/421	33^th/183	21^st/54
Apples (1 lb)	1.32 €	High	132^th/424	39^th/187	27^th/54
Bananas (1 lb)	0.79 €	High	134^th/425	86^th/187	43^th/54
Oranges (1 lb)	0.85 €	Moderate	233^th/423	114^th/186	45^th/54
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.85 €	High	88^th/424	41^st/186	30^th/54
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.59 €	Moderate	222^th/424	101^st/187	44^th/54
Onions (1 lb)	0.49 €	Low	274^th/424	127^th/187	51^st/54
Lettuce (1 Head)	1.59 €	High	131^st/421	41^st/187	23^th/54
Bottled Water (50 oz)	0.96 €	High	169^th/423	63^th/186	26^th/54
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.99 €	Very Low	331^st/399	139^th/184	46^th/53
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	0.92 €	Very Low	347^th/408	145^th/187	41^st/54
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.29 €	Very Low	378^th/399	165^th/181	43^th/51
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	8.45 €	High	132^th/349	70^th/160	41^st/44
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.39 €	Very High	33^th/353	32^th/164	20^th/40
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	58.00 €	High	110^th/291	56^th/140	30^th/44
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	4.45 €
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	3.62 €
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 €
Gasoline (1 Liter)	1.70 €	Very High	81^st/425	75^th/187	42^th/54
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	27,180.00 €	Moderate	128^th/214	61^st/83	19^th/21
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	32,728.57 €	Very High	75^th/375	61^st/154	29^th/46
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	330.94 €	Very High	10^th/417	9^th/183	8^th/52
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	19.66 €	Moderate	176^th/425	63^th/187	34^th/54
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	38.35 €	High	146^th/424	43^th/186	32^th/54
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	38.18 €	Moderate	209^th/416	108^th/181	25^th/53
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	32.00 €
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	12.00 €	High	88^th/317	45^th/132	26^th/32
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	691.00 €
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	17,396.25 €
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	83.89 €	High	85^th/401	76^th/169	33^th/43
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	37.99 €	Moderate	179^th/387	84^th/162	28^th/40
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	93.62 €	High	103^th/413	66^th/177	26^th/51
Men's Leather Business Shoes	116.92 €	High	82^th/389	60^th/163	32^th/43
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,061.54 €	High	141^st/420	60^th/183	27^th/52
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	845.83 €	High	131^st/416	48^th/182	24^th/52
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,975.00 €	High	123^th/415	53^th/178	25^th/52
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,344.44 €	High	144^th/416	60^th/179	31^st/53
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	563.22 €	Very High	66^th/351	34^th/151	18^th/40
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	471.48 €	Very High	45^th/339	25^th/148	15^th/38
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,887.17 €	High	124^th/420	58^th/185	35^th/53
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	3.87	Very Low	327^th/391	124^th/176	29^th/53

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