Colonia
Germany
Updated on August 12, 2025
Overview
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city, located in the west of the country along the Rhine River. It's a major cultural, economic, and educational center, famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, world-class museums, and vibrant arts scene. As one of Germany's oldest cities, it combines millennial history with modernity.
Average cost of living€2,310.00
Quality of Life82/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€500.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,000.00
1-bed flat (outside)€750.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,850.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,400.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€200.00
Internet€40.00
Mobile plan€30.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.50
Monthly pass€90.00
Taxi start€4.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.70
Leisure
Cinema ticket€13.50
Fitness club€38.00
Education
Preschool (month)€450.00
Intl. primary (year)€5,500.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€5,200.00
sqm outside center€3,800.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich cultural and historical heritage with numerous museums and monuments
- ✓ Excellent public transportation system
- ✓ Strong economy with major companies and industries
- ✓ Vibrant nightlife and diverse culinary scene
- ✓ Strategic location in the heart of Europe
- ✓ Prestigious university and dynamic student atmosphere
Disadvantages
- × Relatively high cost of living compared to other German cities
- × Rainy and cloudy weather for much of the year
- × Competitive real estate market and housing shortage
- × Congested traffic during rush hours
- × High population density in the urban center