- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Cologne
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 120% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨732) | ₨261 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨608) | ₨296 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (₨274) | ₨113 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (₨68) | ₨44 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (₨150) | ₨118 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (₨241) | ₨27 | + 794% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (₨358) | ₨271 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (₨171) | ₨102 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (₨134) | ₨20 | + 569% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (₨68) | ₨92 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (₨386) | ₨885 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (₨141) | ₨60 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (₨110) | ₨28 | + 299% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 174% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (₨107,517) | ₨21,558 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (₨73,692) | ₨16,882 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (₨13,900) | ₨3,586 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (₨48,039) | ₨13,943 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (₨35,418) | ₨11,333 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (₨8,300) | ₨2,000 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (₨1,668) | ₨1,415 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €454 (₨36,947) | ₨32,610 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨7,004) | ₨10,757 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.93 (₨319) | ₨277 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,371) | ₨888 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 172% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (₨7,223) | ₨1,805 | + 300% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (₨4,619) | ₨1,948 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (₨8,320) | ₨2,695 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨7,779) | ₨2,495 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (₨1,504,342) | ₨989,189 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (₨107) | ₨54 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (₨7,115) | ₨3,050 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (₨1,629) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨603) | ₨500 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨770) | ₨80 | + 862% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (₨3,531) | ₨500 | + 606% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (₨258) | ₨200 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (₨127) | ₨438 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (₨154) | ₨164 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (₨115) | ₨100 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (₨111) | ₨47 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,598) | ₨134 | + 1096% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨2,480) | ₨826 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,382) | ₨381 | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨7,346) | ₨682 | + 977% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (₨4,552) | ₨3,993 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨651) | ₨100 | + 551% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (₨198) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (₨244) | ₨100 | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €513 (₨41,677) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (₨2,541) | ₨1,000 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (₨435) | ₨120 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 253 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 114% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨145,214
(€1,786)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨68,000
in Allahabad.
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