Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €16 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 | €5.04 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 | €1.16 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 | €4.85 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 | €3.07 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 | €5.45 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 | €2.34 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 | €2.13 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 | €1.12 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 | €7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.10 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 | €1.25 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 | €1,955 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 | €1,340 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €188 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 | €1,116 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 | €836 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €134 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €27 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 | €480 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €91 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 | €5.59 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €15 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €86 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €48 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €90 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €115 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 | €27,818 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 | €1.84 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 | €75 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €20 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €6 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €10 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 | €46 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 | €3.18 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 | €2.06 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 | €2.09 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 | €1.66 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 | €1.43 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €22 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €44 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €20 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €195 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €81 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 | €2.89 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 | €4.05 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 | €498 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.08 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 | €33 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 | €7 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 175 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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