Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 121% more expensive than in Durgapur (India)
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| Food | + 175% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 175% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dresden | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,167) | ₨241 | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨810) | ₨222 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.26 (₨415) | ₨85 | + 385% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨95) | ₨37 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.82 (₨275) | ₨71 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (₨253) | ₨65 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (₨568) | ₨288 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (₨257) | ₨102 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (₨165) | ₨21 | + 680% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (₨78) | ₨116 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.23 (₨509) | ₨784 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.51 (₨147) | ₨72 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (₨95) | ₨45 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 187% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dresden | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 (₨112,387) | ₨19,853 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (₨76,094) | ₨20,415 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (₨16,864) | ₨3,148 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 (₨62,680) | ₨17,544 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (₨40,917) | ₨10,021 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (₨9,492) | ₨5,000 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨2,441) | ₨1,025 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (₨51,111) | ₨32,867 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₨10,249) | ₨11,740 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (₨524) | ₨462 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,138) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 151% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dresden | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (₨6,901) | ₨2,485 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,951) | ₨1,479 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨7,975) | ₨3,227 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (₨8,925) | ₨1,970 | + 353% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 104% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dresden | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (₨2,193,399) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (₨149) | ₨80 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (₨5,803) | ₨1,920 | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (₨1,424) | ₨215 | + 563% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dresden | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨709) | ₨45 | + 1476% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨1,307) | ₨1,200 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨4,505) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (₨341) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (₨214) | ₨75 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (₨211) | ₨248 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (₨120) | ₨60 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (₨139) | ₨45 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨1,666) | ₨500 | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dresden | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₨2,640) | ₨980 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,881) | ₨335 | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (₨6,754) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (₨5,012) | ₨1,800 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (₨616) | ₨600 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (₨260) | ₨65 | + 300% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (₨285) | ₨154 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (₨52,111) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨3,351) | ₨500 | + 570% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (₨578) | ₨120 | + 382% | |
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TOTAL | + 121% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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