Cologne, Germany 🇩🇪
#490
50.938361, 6.959974
Nomad Score:
71%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.75
$1,450.30
$95.25
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$175.60
$210.90
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$45.20
$60.75
$2.50
|
Per day for mobile data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.45
$475.85
$20.15
|
Per day for groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$75.30
$120.50
$8.75
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.90
$250.65
$30.40
|
Per day for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.30
$200.80
$25.00
|
Per day for leisure activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$150.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$40.00
$0.00
|
Covered by initial application |
| Total |
$1,818.50
$3,109.75
$182.05
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,050.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$260.50
Prices can vary depending on location and facilities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.65
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.20
Price for a pint in a typical pub or restaurant.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.50
Average cost in a casual dining setting.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.30
Typical price for a meal at a fast-food chain.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.15
Price per kg, can vary slightly with season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.75
Price for a standard loaf from a bakery.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.15
Average price per liter in supermarkets.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.00
Price per kg for white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$9.85
Price per kg in local supermarkets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.40
Price per kg for medium quality cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$9.60
Price per bottle of mid-range quality wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.50
Initial fare for a taxi ride.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Cost per kilometer after the initial fare.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$95.00
Valid for all public transport within the city.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$2.10
Price per liter, varies slightly by station.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$24.50
Average monthly cost for a basic mobile plan.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.75
Cost for high-speed internet per month.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$45.30
Monthly cost for a standard gym membership.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$16.80
Hourly rate for court rental on weekends.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Average cost for a movie ticket.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$65.40
Average price for a pair of branded jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$48.20
Cost for a mid-range summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$75.80
Average price for a pair of good quality running shoes.
per pair