- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Dortmund
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.50 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (£3.03) | £3.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (£0.71) | £0.80 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (£2.31) | £2.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (£2.14) | £1.42 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.46 (£4.81) | £4.91 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (£1.98) | £1.69 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (£1.33) | £0.81 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (£0.81) | £1.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (£5.02) | £7 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (£1.82) | £1.79 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (£0.92) | £0.70 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (£801) | £1,307 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €741 (£654) | £1,091 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (£136) | £186 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (£441) | £686 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €395 (£349) | £568 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (£95) | £154 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (£18) | £22 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (£390) | £351 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£93) | £80 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (£4.06) | £8 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £12 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£74) | £67 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£72) | £60 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (£102) | £64 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,456 (£20,697) | £17,989 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (£1.30) | £1.15 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (£60) | £60 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£14) | £18 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.31) | £3.17 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.08 (£2.72) | £2.55 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (£1.78) | £1.49 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.35 (£2.07) | £3.31 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (£1.06) | £1.53 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.21 (£1.06) | £1.81 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£30) | £35 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (£47) | £67 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (£46) | £56 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (£2.54) | £2.76 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (£2.21) | £3.56 | - 38% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (£26) | £37 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (£4.51) | £9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 445 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,660
(€4,148)
in Dortmund.
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