- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Cologne
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨676) | ₨295 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨529) | ₨341 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.42 (₨257) | ₨113 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (₨68) | ₨44 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (₨139) | ₨118 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (₨212) | ₨24 | + 781% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.13 (₨310) | ₨329 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₨181) | ₨103 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (₨122) | ₨21 | + 481% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (₨63) | ₨93 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (₨357) | ₨951 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 (₨135) | ₨57 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (₨99) | ₨32 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 147% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (₨99,305) | ₨26,100 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (₨68,064) | ₨16,882 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (₨12,874) | ₨3,586 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (₨44,370) | ₨14,399 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (₨32,713) | ₨11,333 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (₨7,666) | ₨2,000 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (₨1,350) | ₨1,198 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €463 (₨34,751) | ₨36,364 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨6,544) | ₨10,899 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.33 (₨326) | ₨291 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,241) | ₨944 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 149% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (₨6,672) | ₨1,829 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (₨4,266) | ₨1,948 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₨7,455) | ₨2,900 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (₨7,051) | ₨2,742 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 155% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (₨1,389,436) | ₨1,077,630 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (₨104) | ₨54 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (₨6,572) | ₨2,053 | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (₨1,501) | ₨117 | + 1179% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 0% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨557) | ₨500 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨746) | ₨80 | + 833% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (₨3,078) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (₨239) | ₨200 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.57 (₨118) | ₨438 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.91 (₨143) | ₨164 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (₨107) | ₨47 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,488) | ₨134 | + 1013% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (₨2,200) | ₨826 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,277) | ₨390 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (₨9,040) | ₨597 | + 1414% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₨3,986) | ₨3,993 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨576) | ₨100 | + 476% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (₨183) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (₨225) | ₨100 | + 125% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €143 (₨10,777) | ₨12,500 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (₨2,347) | ₨500 | + 369% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (₨402) | ₨120 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 404 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 112% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨179,912
(€2,395)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨85,000
in Allahabad.
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