Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($14) | $16 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 ($4.64) | $4.29 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 ($1.05) | $0.81 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 ($3.46) | $2.86 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 ($3.50) | $3.13 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 ($5.75) | $5.90 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 ($2.58) | $3.28 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 ($2.35) | $1.79 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 ($1.30) | $2.30 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 ($2.27) | $1.75 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 ($1.37) | $2.15 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 ($1,745) | $2,284 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,071 ($1,302) | $1,640 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 ($216) | $119 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €773 ($940) | $1,597 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €644 ($783) | $1,097 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 ($167) | $86 | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($34) | $52 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 ($477) | $302 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 ($158) | $149 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($18) | $34 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($102) | $54 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 ($47) | $59 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($102) | $92 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 ($134) | $200 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 ($26,894) | $21,600 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 ($1.63) | $0.64 | + 153% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 ($92) | $121 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($25) | $17 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($12) | $16 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 ($72) | $117 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 ($4.03) | $7 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 ($3.00) | $2.86 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 ($2.74) | $5.56 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 ($1.62) | $3.20 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 ($1.81) | $1.78 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($26) | $23 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($46) | $42 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($25) | $24 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 ($149) | $276 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($69) | $67 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $11 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 ($4.13) | $4.72 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 ($4.01) | $5.18 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 ($622) | $460 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.19) | $0.65 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($44) | $74 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,000 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,912 (€4,862) in Düsseldorf.
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