marjolly
August 22nd 2011

Gerry and Pramaditya Wicaksono,Thank you very much for these informations. After reading your answers, I am sure I will love Cologne. If I have any doubt, I come back to ask! Best wishes, Marjolly

riswan
August 21st 2011

hi all.. just want to join the comment.. I got no idea about the weather but you'll find that my luggage full of jacket to keep me warm. That's all my suggested adaptation strategy as tropical fellow.

gerald
August 14th 2011

Dear Marjolly, regarding your questions I'll try to give a short overview: Weather: Temperatures in October can be around 20°C on a good day, when its not a good day say around 10-15°C. You should just have a normal, somehow rainproof jacket. November and December temperatures drop, in Dec. sometimes under Zero, but years with longer snow inside the city are rare. If you wanna go out and enjoy some snow etc its not far. For that you should have some (thin) gloves and a cap. But don't worry, you can get all of this in Cologne also if necessary Prizes: A meal in the "mensa" (university cantine) costs 2,20€ which is quite cheap for a meal in German standarts. In a pizzeria you pay like 5-6€ for a pizza plus 2 euro drinks easily, and it can be far more. Supermarket prizes are quite reasonable. Say: Bar of chocolate: 1€ A pack Tomatoes: 1,60€ A pack noodles: 0,50€ A pack of sausages: ~2€ A Pack Chips: 0,60€-1,80€ A Bottle Beer: from ~0,35€(waaah) to ~1,20€ A Bottle of wine: 1,60€-3,50€(normal wine) Say in a bookstore: A "normal" novel: around10-12€ For clothes: In the H&M for a tshirt say 15€ and a jeans you can get for about 25-30€ Well, hope I could give you a general overview - if you have anymore questions just put them online and we'll try to help. Anyway, wish you a great time in Cologne! All the best from Kathmandu, Gerry

Gerry
August 14th 2011

Dear Marjolly, regarding your questions I'll try to give a short overview: Weather: Temperatures in October can be around 20°C on a good day, when its not a good day say around 10-15°C. You should just have a normal, somehow rainproof jacket. November and December temperatures drop, in Dec. sometimes under Zero, but years with longer snow inside the city are rare. If you wanna go out and enjoy some snow etc its not far. For that you should have some (thin) gloves and a cap. But don't worry, you can get all of this in Cologne also if necessary Prizes: A meal in the "mensa" (university cantine) costs 2,20€ which is quite cheap for a meal in German standarts. In a pizzeria you pay like 5-6€ for a pizza plus 2 euro drinks easily, and it can be far more. Supermarket prizes are quite reasonable. Say: Bar of chocolate: 1€ A pack Tomatoes: 1,60€ A pack noodles: 0,50€ A pack of sausages: ~2€ A Pack Chips: 0,60€-1,80€ A Bottle Beer: from ~0,35€(waaah) to ~1,20€ A Bottle of wine: 1,60€-3,50€(normal wine) Say in a bookstore: A "normal" novel: around10-12€ For clothes: In the H&M for a tshirt say 15€ and a jeans you can get for about 25-30€ Well, hope I could give you a general overview - if you have anymore questions just put them online and we'll try to help. Anyway, wish you a great time in Cologne! All the best from Kathmandu, Gerry

Beyonce
August 12th 2011

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Pramaditya Wicaksono
August 8th 2011

Hi Marjolly, I will try to answer with my very limited knowledge about Cologne..:) The climate won't be so bad, it is quite windy during November and in December it can goes below 0 so often. Just prepare gloves and shocks, it will greatly keep you warm..:) The price of the meal in the university is good, you don't need to worry about it and in supermarket is not that bad, as for me I can still save some money every month..:) Well, maybe that is the information in general. Just ask again if you need more detail answer..:) Cheers!

Marjolly Priscilla Shinzato
August 4th 2011

Someone can explain about climate in October, November and December (in Cologne)? I would like knowing about food too. How much costs a meal in university restaurant and in others restaurants? And food (fruits, vegetables, snacks) at supermarkets? I know thatThese informations are important for me, because I need to program my living costs in Cologne and plan what clothes/shoes I will put in baggage. Thank you Marjolly Priscilla Shinzato