Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 6% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 9% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €10 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 | €7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 | €3.99 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 | €1.13 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 | €2.98 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 | €2.18 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.20 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 | €2.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 | €1.58 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 | €0.98 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €5.56 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 | €1.97 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 | €1.22 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 30% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,216 | €1,069 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €898 | €706 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €235 | €153 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €875 | €522 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €658 | €425 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €215 | €109 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €21 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 | €448 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €92 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €4.89 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €12 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €77 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 | €37 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €90 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 | €112 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 37% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,661 | €22,774 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 | €1.58 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 | €78 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 | €15 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 33% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €6 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 | €45 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 | €3.41 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 | €2.01 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 | €2.39 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 | €1.24 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.06 | €1.14 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €16 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 7% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €33 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €21 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €51 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €46 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €7 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 | €2.75 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 | €2.98 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 | €592 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 | €0.10 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 | €32 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 | €5.73 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 69 prices entered by 21 different people.
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