- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Cologne
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 103% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨694) | ₨261 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨547) | ₨296 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (₨260) | ₨113 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (₨65) | ₨44 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (₨143) | ₨118 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (₨229) | ₨27 | + 748% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (₨340) | ₨271 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (₨182) | ₨102 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (₨128) | ₨20 | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (₨65) | ₨92 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (₨366) | ₨885 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 (₨138) | ₨60 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (₨104) | ₨28 | + 276% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 157% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (₨101,992) | ₨24,870 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (₨69,905) | ₨16,882 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (₨13,186) | ₨3,586 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (₨45,570) | ₨14,399 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (₨33,598) | ₨11,333 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (₨7,873) | ₨2,000 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (₨1,386) | ₨1,415 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €460 (₨35,463) | ₨32,610 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨6,644) | ₨10,757 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.93 (₨303) | ₨277 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,318) | ₨888 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 157% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (₨6,852) | ₨1,805 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (₨4,381) | ₨1,948 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨7,237) | ₨2,695 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (₨7,335) | ₨2,495 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 296% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 296% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (₨1,427,036) | ₨1,077,630 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (₨107) | ₨54 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (₨6,749) | ₨685 | + 886% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (₨1,542) | ₨121 | + 1180% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨572) | ₨500 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨730) | ₨80 | + 813% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (₨3,162) | ₨500 | + 532% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (₨245) | ₨200 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (₨120) | ₨438 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (₨146) | ₨164 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (₨109) | ₨100 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (₨105) | ₨47 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,542) | ₨134 | + 1054% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨2,352) | ₨826 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,311) | ₨381 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨6,968) | ₨682 | + 922% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (₨4,318) | ₨3,993 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨585) | ₨100 | + 485% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (₨188) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (₨231) | ₨100 | + 131% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €534 (₨41,158) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (₨2,411) | ₨1,000 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (₨413) | ₨120 | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 488 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 146% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨177,144
(€2,296)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨72,000
in Allahabad.
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