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Cologne vs Stuttgart

Germany vs Germany · 289 km apart

Cologne

Germany

€1,081 ($1,174)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Stuttgart

Germany

€1,081 ($1,174)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseCologneStuttgartCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$11.12$11.12Cologne
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$44.46$44.46Cologne
Cappuccino$3.33$3.33Cologne
Monthly groceries (single person)$252$252Cologne
Monthly public transport pass$40.76$40.76Cologne
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$107$107Cologne
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$31.12$31.12Cologne
Fitness club membership$31.12$31.12Cologne
Cinema ticket$8.15$8.15Cologne
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$623$623Cologne
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$433$433Cologne
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,300$1,300Cologne
Total single-person budget$1,174$1,174Cologne
Average net salary$3,762$3,762

Verdict

Cologne is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cologne runs about $1,174 versus $1,174 in Stuttgart — a difference of roughly 0%.

Salary-adjusted, Cologne leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Cologne  ·  Full cost of living in Stuttgart

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cologne cheaper than Stuttgart?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,174 per month in Cologne versus $1,174 in Stuttgart — about 0% less.
How far is Cologne from Stuttgart?
The straight-line distance between Cologne and Stuttgart is approximately 289 km (179 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Cologne or Stuttgart?
The estimated average net salary is $3,762 in Cologne and $3,762 in Stuttgart. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,588 in Cologne versus $2,588 in Stuttgart per month.