Price Rankings for Cologne, Germany

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World Ranking

29^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 393 Cities in the World.
49^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 382 Cities in the World.
78^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 365 Cities in the World.

11^st Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 416 Cities in the World.
51^st Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 407 Cities in the World.
68^th Most Expensive Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 400 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

17^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 186 Cities in Europe
24^th Cheapest Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult (Sports And Leisure) out of 186 Cities in Europe
32^th Cheapest 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 166 Cities in Europe

9^th Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 184 Cities in Europe
23^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 186 Cities in Europe
32^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 190 Cities in Europe

Western Europe Ranking

1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 52 Cities in Western Europe
3^rd Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 49 Cities in Western Europe
3^rd Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 52 Cities in Western Europe

11^st Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 52 Cities in Western Europe
8^th Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 49 Cities in Western Europe
15^th Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 48 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	12.00 €	Moderate	193^th/416	108^th/187	48^th/52
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 €	Moderate	168^th/406	86^th/179	37^th/45
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	9.89 €	High	85^th/360	54^th/157	32^th/41
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	3.50 €	Moderate	200^th/391	111^st/180	52^th/52
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.20 €	Low	249^th/376	120^th/177	47^th/49
Cappuccino (regular)	3.31 €	Moderate	176^th/415	75^th/188	33^th/52
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.43 €	High	103^th/419	62^th/187	42^th/51
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.94 €	High	95^th/416	52^th/188	42^th/52
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	3.99 €	Low	270^th/422	132^th/190	44^th/52
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.85 €	High	135^th/418	42^th/186	21^st/50
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.31 €	High	86^th/414	23^th/186	11^st/52
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.48 €	High	107^th/411	57^th/184	28^th/51
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.57 €	High	114^th/412	55^th/187	38^th/52
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	7.04 €	Very High	11^st/416	9^th/184	8^th/49
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.67 €	Very High	68^th/400	39^th/176	22^th/52
Apples (1 lb)	1.13 €	Moderate	185^th/417	64^th/188	34^th/52
Banana (1 lb)	0.60 €	Low	284^th/419	152^th/188	43^th/52
Oranges (1 lb)	0.90 €	Moderate	169^th/386	74^th/170	32^th/49
Tomato (1 lb)	1.56 €	High	108^th/393	42^th/167	19^th/50
Potato (1 lb)	0.67 €	High	155^th/404	60^th/182	35^th/48
Onion (1 lb)	0.72 €	High	152^th/401	52^th/181	31^st/51
Lettuce (1 head)	1.77 €	High	105^th/393	40^th/178	26^th/49
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.70 €	Moderate	232^th/414	108^th/189	43^th/52
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.00 €	Very Low	365^th/393	170^th/186	50^th/52
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.85 €	Very Low	334^th/382	144^th/184	40^th/49
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.52 €	Low	288^th/365	112^th/175	32^th/50
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.20 €	High	114^th/346	66^th/170	37^th/47
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.15 €	Very High	29^th/361	28^th/179	15^th/48
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	49.00 €	Moderate	112^th/243	64^th/135	31^st/35
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	4.45 €
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.22 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 €
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.53 €	High	106^th/420	99^th/190	47^th/52
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)	25,666.67 €
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	271.22 €	Very High	51^st/407	43^th/180	21^st/44
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	17.67 €	Moderate	213^th/407	92^th/176	39^th/42
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	45.61 €	High	122^th/421	32^th/190	25^th/52
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	27.81 €	Low	303^th/391	163^th/186	48^th/50
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	17.17 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	12.00 €	High	113^th/374	56^th/171	33^th/48
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	733.33 €
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	15,000.00 €
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	81.75 €	Very High	72^th/399	61^st/175	26^th/45
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	30.06 €	Low	275^th/359	135^th/166	32^th/39
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	75.89 €	Low	286^th/407	131^st/182	41^st/49
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	92.94 €	Moderate	193^th/371	101^st/164	33^th/40
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	931.25 €	High	154^th/395	68^th/171	26^th/46
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	760.00 €	High	145^th/397	59^th/173	24^th/45
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,849.58 €	High	140^th/385	51^st/161	21^st/38
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,239.09 €	Moderate	159^th/389	65^th/168	26^th/41
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	481.43 €	High	87^th/298	45^th/140	24^th/36
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	299.61 €
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,950.57 €	High	104^th/418	39^th/190	23^th/52
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.73	Very Low	335^th/379	140^th/177	28^th/49

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