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Grocery Prices in Cologne

The average price of monthly groceries for one person in Cologne, Germany is $77. We track 19 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.

All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.

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Grocery Prices in Cologne: price table 19 items with median prices and high–low ranges.
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Food & Groceries FAQs for Cologne Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence.

Grocery Prices in Cologne

Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat.

  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.46
    $1.17 – $1.77
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $2.34
    $1.88 – $3.54
  • White Rice (1 kg) $3.61
    $1.89 – $5.40
  • Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.97
    $2.83 – $5.09
  • Local Cheese (1 kg) $15
    $11 – $29
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $12
    $7.08 – $21
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) $28
    $9.43 – $41
  • Apples (1 kg) $3.22
    $2.36 – $3.54
  • Bananas (1 kg) $2.21
    $1.52 – $2.36
  • Oranges (1 kg) $2.25
    $1.95 – $4.13
  • Tomatoes (1 kg) $4.07
    $2.36 – $4.72
  • Potatoes (1 kg) $1.27
    $0.88 – $1.77
  • Onions (1 kg) $1.18
    $1.12 – $1.56
  • Lettuce (1 Head) $1.54
    $1.18 – $1.93
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) $1.04
    $0.34 – $1.40
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $5.88
    $4.72 – $9.43
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) $1.27
    $0.94 – $2.36
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $1.73
    $1.18 – $2.95
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $10
    $9.43 – $11

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Food & Groceries in Cologne: FAQs

How much does food & groceries cost in Cologne?
The average price of monthly groceries for one person in Cologne, Germany is around $77. See the table above for the full breakdown across 19 items.
Are these food & groceries prices in USD?
Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
How current is the food & groceries data for Cologne?
Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
What's not included on this page?
This page focuses on food & groceries. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Cologne main cost-of-living page.