Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (810 MT) | 457 MT | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (477 MT) | 340 MT | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (270 MT) | 179 MT | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (85 MT) | 92 MT | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (208 MT) | 114 MT | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (166 MT) | 71 MT | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (351 MT) | 465 MT | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (147 MT) | 153 MT | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (107 MT) | 75 MT | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (66 MT) | 57 MT | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (376 MT) | 493 MT | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (133 MT) | 77 MT | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (83 MT) | 35 MT | + 137% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (72,184 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (47,652 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (10,334 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (35,234 MT) | 43,577 MT | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (28,697 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (7,336 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (1,451 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (30,258 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (6,214 MT) | 6,520 MT | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (330 MT) | 309 MT | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (801 MT) | 200 MT | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 39% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (5,210 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (2,515 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (5,787 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (7,552 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 152% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (1,537,977 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (111 MT) | 56 MT | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (5,327 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 201% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (1,043 MT) | 859 MT | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (428 MT) | 219 MT | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 635 MT | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (3,043 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (230 MT) | 238 MT | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (136 MT) | 161 MT | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (162 MT) | 188 MT | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (84 MT) | 106 MT | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 (77 MT) | 90 MT | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (1,056 MT) | 385 MT | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dortmund | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (2,305 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (1,541 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (3,413 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (3,284 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (495 MT) | 378 MT | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 (193 MT) | 230 MT | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (201 MT) | 96 MT | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (45,750 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (7 MT) | 20 MT | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (1,957 MT) | 2,526 MT | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (387 MT) | 186 MT | + 108% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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