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Cologne, Germany 🇩🇪
#490
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Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.00
$1,600.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for snacks and occasional groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$90.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for museums, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$350.00
$450.00
$0.00
|
Tourists typically use travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for residence permits and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$1,950.00
$3,660.00
$178.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$950.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.50
Typical price for a pint in a bar or pub.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Casual dining or small restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard fast food meal combo.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.80
Price per kg, seasonal variations apply.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Standard loaf of bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Per liter, typical supermarket price.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.20
Per kg, white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$7.50
Per kg, fresh chicken breast.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$14.00
Per kg, varies by cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.00
Per bottle, local and imported varieties.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Base fare for taxi trips.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.80
Per kilometer charge.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$95.00
Valid for all public transport within Cologne.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.75
Per liter, average price for unleaded petrol.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Includes data and calls, mid-tier plan.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$35.00
Monthly cost for home broadband.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Standard monthly fee for mid-range gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rate, higher on weekends.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$13.00
Standard ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$60.00
Mid-range brand.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$45.00
Mid-range retail price.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$90.00
Mid-range brand, seasonal sales may apply.
per pair