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Köln
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Köln, Germany's fourth-largest city, is renowned for its stunning cathedral, lively arts scene, and lively riverfront. A cosmopolitan hub, the city blends rich history with modern living and diverse neighborhoods. Its welcoming atmosphere and dynamic energy make it a favorite for travelers and locals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.93°, 6.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,445
Local Cost
$1,603
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
83
English
77
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
148 Mbps
Upload
87 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1439.0
Airport
CGN
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 96/100.
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