Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| New York City | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (€22) | €12 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €3.99 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (€1.17) | €1.26 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.49 (€5.12) | €3.08 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (€5.80) | €2.45 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€8) | €5.20 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.10 (€4.75) | €2.18 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (€3.33) | €1.58 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (€3.12) | €0.98 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€16) | €5.56 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.03 (€2.82) | €1.97 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.96 (€3.69) | €1.22 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 327% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,498 (€6,056) | €1,069 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,749 (€3,494) | €706 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (€163) | €153 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,632 (€3,385) | €522 | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,245 (€2,092) | €425 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (€115) | €109 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (€61) | €21 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $325 (€303) | €448 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (€130) | €92 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €4.89 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€25) | €12 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (€56) | €77 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (€53) | €37 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (€90) | €86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (€137) | €112 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,156 (€23,442) | €22,774 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (€1.17) | €1.58 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (€121) | €79 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€20) | €15 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| New York City | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (€98) | €45 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €3.41 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.53 (€4.22) | €2.01 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €2.40 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (€3.43) | €1.24 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (€2.17) | €1.14 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (€29) | €16 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| New York City | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (€74) | €34 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $37 (€34) | €23 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (€326) | €51 | + 546% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (€91) | €49 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (€18) | €7 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.39 (€5.03) | €2.86 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €2.98 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (€454) | €677 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (€95) | €29 | + 228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (€14) | €5.73 | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 111% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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