Germany
Cologne
most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
6°C · this month$3,650/mo1,025,52359 m6 missions from 6 countries
Live & travel in Cologne
Monthly budget
$3,650/mo
Prices vs USA: 81%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.897 EUR
Internet access
93%
of people online
Air quality
8.8
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
German
Emergency
112 · 110
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+49
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 12, 2025
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JulyAugust
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 81%
Embassies & consulates in Cologne
6 missions from 6 countries
Consulate General 3
Honorary Consulate 3
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Cologne
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Cologne
Restaurants and cafés
- Gaststätte Max StarkMid-range
Unter Kahlenhausen 47
- Weinhaus VogelBudget
Eigelstein 74
- Thiebolds-EckBudget
Lungengasse 31
- Maison BaguetteBudget
Venloer Str. 240
- LizbätBudget
Geisselstraße 6
- GaumenschmausBudget
Lenaupl. 9
- Da NinoBudget
Bonner Str. 27
- Em StrüßjeBudget
Siegfriedstraße 17
- Falafel HabibiBudget
Zülpicher Str. 28
- BorsalinoBudget
Zülpicher Str. 7
- Brauhaus FRÜH am DomMid-range
Am Hof 12-18
- El IncaMid-range
Görresstraße 2
Bars and nightlife
- Früh am Dom
Am Hof 12 – 14
- Brauhaus Gaffel
Alter Markt 20-22
- Brauhaus Sion
Unter Taschenmacher 5
- Hellers Brauhaus
Roonstr. 33 (Brauhaus), Volksgartenstrasse 27 (restaurant)
- Brauerei Päffgen
Friesenstraße 64-66
- Brauerei Malzmühle
Heumarkt 6
- Lommerzheim
Siegesstraße 18
- Ausschank Pfaffen Brauerei Max Päffgen
Heumarkt 62
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Cologne · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Cologne?
The travel guide to Cologne lists Gaststätte Max Stark, Weinhaus Vogel, Thiebolds-Eck, Maison Baguette, and Lizbät.
Is Cologne safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Germany at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.9 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Cologne?
Roughly $3,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Germany price levels (81% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Cologne in November?
In November Cologne averages a high of 20°C, a low of -6°C and about 71 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Cologne?
6 diplomatic missions, including Italy (Consulate General), Poland (Consulate General), and Türkiye (Consulate General).
Cities in Germany
3.8 / 5Germany
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$3,650/mo · 5°C
3.7 / 5Germany
Munich
$3,650/mo · 4°C
3.8 / 5Germany
Frankfurt
$3,650/mo · 5°C
3.7 / 5Germany
Hamburg
$3,650/mo · 5°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.