Cost of living comparison between Cologne (Germany) and Paris (France)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €9.25 | €15.94 | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.30 | €6.92 | 9% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.39 | €5.75 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 | €1.28 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 | €3.14 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 | €2.72 | 3% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.00 | €5.78 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 | €2.44 | 16% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 | €2.26 | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.75 | €1.49 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8.50 | €8.60 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 | €2.00 | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 | €1.26 | 13% |
| Housing | 51% | ||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 51% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €993 | €2,312 | 57% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 | €101 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €21 | €30 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €453 | €602 | 25% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €75 | €101 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €8.21 | 27% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.50 | €15.05 | 30% |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €86 | €92 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €34 | €36 | 5% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €81 | €73 | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €85 | €98 | 13% |
| Transportation | 16% | ||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Paris (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,261 | €16,770 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 | €1.58 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €71 | €61 | 16% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €12.51 | €15.32 | 18% |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.29 | €7.36 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 | €4.62 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 | €3.88 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 | €4.01 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 | €2.26 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 | €2.54 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16.91 | €23 | 27% |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 | €40 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.44 | €19.42 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 | €74 | 38% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €41 | €63 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.57 | €10.95 | 31% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 | €4.32 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.33 | €5.12 | 55% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €140 | €152 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.40 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €49 | €74 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.14 | €5.95 | 14% |
| TOTAL | 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,701 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Paris (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Paris
you would need to make just about €1,735
in Cologne.