Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 110% more expensive than in Asansol (India)
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| Food | + 229% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 229% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,147) | ₨106 | + 979% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨675) | ₨202 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (₨381) | ₨111 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (₨121) | ₨34 | + 254% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (₨294) | ₨68 | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (₨235) | ₨32 | + 637% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (₨497) | ₨300 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (₨208) | ₨114 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (₨151) | ₨16 | + 855% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨94) | ₨90 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (₨531) | ₨874 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (₨189) | ₨80 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (₨117) | ₨10 | + 1070% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 208% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (₨102,124) | ₨15,160 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (₨67,416) | ₨12,000 | + 462% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (₨14,620) | ₨1,500 | + 875% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (₨49,848) | ₨9,000 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (₨40,599) | ₨7,000 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (₨10,379) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (₨2,053) | ₨575 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (₨42,809) | ₨18,000 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨8,792) | ₨3,600 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (₨467) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,133) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 212% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 212% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Asansol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨7,372) | ₨1,455 | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨3,558) | ₨2,000 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨8,188) | ₨2,000 | + 309% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (₨10,685) | ₨700 | + 1426% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (₨2,175,887) | ₨635,000 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (₨158) | ₨73 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₨7,062) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (₨1,475) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (₨550) | ₨40 | + 1276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (₨4,305) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (₨320) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (₨211) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (₨229) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (₨118) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (₨110) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,922) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dortmund | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨3,590) | ₨600 | + 498% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨2,268) | ₨257 | + 783% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (₨6,454) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (₨5,379) | ₨500 | + 976% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨776) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (₨304) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.07 (₨294) | ₨106 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €582 (₨55,633) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (₨2,768) | ₨709 | + 290% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨640) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 110% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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