Price Rankings for Essen, Germany

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World Ranking

59^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 327 Cities in the World.
70^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 326 Cities in the World.
94^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 321 Cities in the World.

10^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 338 Cities in the World.
31^st Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 343 Cities in the World.
24^th Most Expensive 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 320 Cities in the World.

Europe Ranking

12^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 147 Cities in Europe
9^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 144 Cities in Europe
6^th Most Expensive 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 135 Cities in Europe

Western Europe Ranking

1^st Cheapest Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 45 Cities in Western Europe
1^st Cheapest Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 40 Cities in Western Europe
3^rd Cheapest Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 45 Cities in Western Europe

5^th Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 42 Cities in Western Europe
10^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 45 Cities in Western Europe
11^st Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 45 Cities in Western Europe

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	14.00 €	High	121^st/343	69^th/148	37^th/45
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 €	High	132^th/339	69^th/144	35^th/42
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	11.00 €
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	4.00 €	Moderate	143^th/323	77^th/142	41^st/44
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.15 €
Cappuccino (regular)	3.07 €	Moderate	168^th/342	77^th/147	43^th/45
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.33 €	High	100^th/343	66^th/148	45^th/45
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.76 €	High	104^th/343	64^th/148	43^th/45
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.13 €	Moderate	203^th/343	91^st/148	29^th/45
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.73 €	High	123^th/342	46^th/147	32^th/44
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.20 €	High	96^th/342	46^th/147	33^th/45
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.24 €	High	119^th/343	69^th/148	39^th/45
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.78 €	High	73^th/343	31^st/148	23^th/45
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	6.41 €	Very High	31^st/343	28^th/148	27^th/45
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.20 €	High	76^th/341	49^th/147	32^th/45
Apples (1 lb)	1.21 €	High	119^th/343	32^th/148	17^th/45
Banana (1 lb)	0.67 €	Moderate	187^th/343	102^th/148	32^th/45
Oranges (1 lb)	0.93 €	High	127^th/342	51^st/148	23^th/45
Tomato (1 lb)	1.52 €	High	100^th/339	47^th/144	26^th/45
Potato (1 lb)	0.73 €	High	124^th/341	47^th/147	30^th/45
Onion (1 lb)	0.73 €	High	123^th/339	45^th/146	29^th/45
Lettuce (1 head)	1.76 €	High	91^st/338	35^th/148	22^th/45
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.91 €	High	118^th/343	37^th/148	11^st/45
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.99 €	Low	257^th/326	96^th/147	37^th/45
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.88 €	Very Low	269^th/327	103^th/147	31^st/44
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.66 €	Low	228^th/321	73^th/144	25^th/43
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.20 €	High	89^th/299	46^th/138	30^th/39
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.15 €	Very High	26^th/317	25^th/143	17^th/41
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	49.00 €	Moderate	96^th/214	51^st/115	30^th/34
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	4.20 €
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	7.64 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	33.90 €
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.65 €	Very High	57^th/343	52^th/148	28^th/45
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)	41,000.00 €
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	317.21 €	Very High	10^th/338	9^th/144	5^th/42
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	32.35 €	High	71^st/342	12^th/147	10^th/45
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	45.56 €	High	99^th/343	29^th/148	24^th/45
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	33.99 €	Moderate	195^th/335	86^th/144	28^th/44
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	38.75 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	12.50 €	High	79^th/317	41^st/131	25^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	47^th/336	42^th/142	23^th/40
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	51.80 €	Very High	24^th/320	6^th/135	6^th/37
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	91.47 €	High	98^th/340	42^th/146	20^th/43
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	124.97 €	Very High	46^th/332	27^th/139	19^th/39
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	721.00 €	Moderate	164^th/340	83^th/146	41^st/43
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	582.50 €	Moderate	152^th/338	80^th/145	40^th/43
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,114.00 €	Moderate	189^th/333	87^th/140	40^th/40
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,041.43 €	Moderate	149^th/332	72^th/140	38^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	227.61 €
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	406.45 €
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Europe Ranking	Western Europe Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,818.57 €	Very High	42^th/341	14^th/148	12^th/45
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.38	Very Low	289^th/324	115^th/147	19^th/45

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