How much expenses should an Indian student consider to live while studying in the University of Cologne?
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1 Answer
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The cost of living reaches upto EUR 986 (INR 1 L) per month. Here are the expenses mentioned in the table below:
Expenses
Monthly Cost of Living in Cologne
Cost in INR
Rent (including extra charges)
EUR 442
INR 45.5 K
Alimentation
EUR 200
INR 20.5 K
Clothes
EUR 47
INR 4.8 K
Learning Material
EUR 20
INR 2 K
Health Insurance, Medical Fees
EUR 120
INR 12.3 K
Communication (Phone, Internet)
EUR 33
INR 3.3 K
Leisure/Culture/Sports
EUR 71
INR 7.3 K
Conversion Rate: 1 EUR = INR 102.90
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