Cologne travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Cologne

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cologne for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2044* (1932 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3844* (3640 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 64 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 5702* (5390 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Cologne compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cologne in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cologne in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cologne by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cologne

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cologne is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 27)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 35/person
($ 27 to $ 53)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 13)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.4)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cologne

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cologne is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 63 to $ 364)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 63 to $ 386)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 68 to $ 627)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 68 to $ 638)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 129 to $ 627)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 114/month
($ 57 to $ 374)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 181/month
($ 57 to $ 726)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 173/month
($ 77 to $ 619)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 130/month
($ 67 to $ 398)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 212/month
($ 85 to $ 942)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Cologne

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cologne is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 3.7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 4.9)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 5.3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 8 to $ 18)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.3)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cologne

On average, the price of transport in Cologne is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 3.7)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.3
($ 4.2 to $ 7.4)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 77)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Cologne

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cologne is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 12 to $ 17)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 26/hr
( $ 26)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cologne

On average, shopping budget in Cologne is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.7/pack
($ 8.7 to $ 10)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 100
($ 85 to $ 106)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 36
($ 27 to $ 43)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Cologne
Dublin → Cologne
Dublin → Cologne
$ 129
(fair price: $ 86)
Manchester → Cologne
Manchester → Cologne
Manchester → Cologne
$ 126
(fair price: $ 87)
London → Cologne
London → Cologne
London → Cologne
$ 104
(fair price: $ 75)
Edinburgh → Cologne
Edinburgh → Cologne
Edinburgh → Cologne
$ 182
(fair price: $ 145)
Montreal → Cologne
Montreal → Cologne
Montreal → Cologne
$ 859
(fair price: $ 801)
New York City → Cologne
New York City → Cologne
New York City → Cologne
$ 783
(fair price: $ 581)

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About this information on the cost of living in Cologne

The information about the cost of living in Cologne shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cologne was updated on 09-11-2024.

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