Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €11 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 | €3.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 | €0.86 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 | €2.27 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 | €2.67 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 | €5.27 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 | €2.51 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 | €1.74 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 | €0.67 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 | €5.35 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €1.60 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 | €0.79 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 | €1,195 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 | €777 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €178 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 | €587 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 | €415 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €99 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €24 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 | €525 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €105 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 | €5.38 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €12 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Dresden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €71 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €30 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €82 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €92 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 | €22,531 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 | €1.49 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 | €62 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €15 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 | €46 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 | €3.50 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 | €2.20 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 | €2.16 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 | €1.23 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 | €1.43 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €16 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €16 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €69 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €51 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €6 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €2.67 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 | €2.93 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 | €460 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.09 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €34 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 | €5.74 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 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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