Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Dresden | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €10 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 | €3.99 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 | €1.13 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 | €2.98 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 | €2.18 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 | €5.20 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 | €2.18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 | €1.58 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 | €0.98 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 | €5.56 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 | €1.97 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 | €1.22 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Dresden | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 | €1,069 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €777 | €706 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 | €153 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 | €522 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 | €425 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 | €109 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €21 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 | €448 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €92 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 | €4.89 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €12 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Dresden | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €77 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €37 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €90 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 | €112 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Dresden | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 | €22,774 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 | €1.58 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 | €78 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €15 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Dresden | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €6 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €45 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 | €3.41 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 | €2.01 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 | €2.39 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 | €1.24 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €1.14 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €16 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Dresden | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €33 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €21 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 | €51 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €46 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €7 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 | €2.75 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 | €2.98 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 | €592 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.10 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €32 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 | €5.73 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29 prices entered by 8 different people.
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