Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €8 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €6 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 | €2.68 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €0.66 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.92 | €1.79 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 | €1.13 | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 | €3.70 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 | €1.20 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 | €1.14 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 | €1.12 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €4.38 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 | €1.81 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €0.78 | + 56% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,020 | €593 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 | €411 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €113 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 | €435 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 | €342 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €70 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €18 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | €448 | €405 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €91 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 | €4.94 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €7 | + 76% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €76 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €27 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €93 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €67 | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 | €25,715 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.39 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 | €33 | + 112% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €14 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €6 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €57 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 | €3.88 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 | €3.81 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 | €4.09 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 | €1.05 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 | €2.71 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €11 | + 47% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €25 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €13 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €41 | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €32 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €4.96 | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €1.40 | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 | €2.57 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 | €528 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.24 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €44 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 | €4.44 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €2,325 in Dortmund to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Aveiro.
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