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Görlitz vs Cologne

Germany vs Germany · 562 km apart

Görlitz

Germany

€937 ($1,018)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Cologne

Germany

€1,081 ($1,174)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseGörlitzCologneCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.75$11.12Görlitz
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$39.00$44.46Görlitz
Cappuccino$2.93$3.33Görlitz
Monthly groceries (single person)$221$252Görlitz
Monthly public transport pass$35.75$40.76Görlitz
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$94.25$107Görlitz
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$27.30$31.12Görlitz
Fitness club membership$27.30$31.12Görlitz
Cinema ticket$7.15$8.15Görlitz
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$529$623Görlitz
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$368$433Görlitz
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,104$1,300Görlitz
Total single-person budget$1,018$1,174Görlitz
Average net salary$3,300$3,762

Verdict

Görlitz is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Görlitz runs about $1,018 versus $1,174 in Cologne — a difference of roughly 15%.

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 Görlitz  ·  Full cost of living in Cologne

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Görlitz cheaper than Cologne?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,018 per month in Görlitz versus $1,174 in Cologne — about 15% less.
How far is Görlitz from Cologne?
The straight-line distance between Görlitz and Cologne is approximately 562 km (349 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Görlitz or Cologne?
The estimated average net salary is $3,300 in Görlitz and $3,762 in Cologne. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,282 in Görlitz versus $2,588 in Cologne per month.