Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 27 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 15 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.66 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 4.18 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 11 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 4.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.53 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.79 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.72 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 71% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (CHF 1,033) | CHF 4,223 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (CHF 682) | CHF 3,273 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (CHF 148) | CHF 202 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (CHF 504) | CHF 2,195 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (CHF 411) | CHF 1,807 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (CHF 105) | CHF 152 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (CHF 21) | CHF 56 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (CHF 433) | CHF 594 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 89) | CHF 116 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 75) | CHF 94 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 36) | CHF 60 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 83) | CHF 117 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (CHF 108) | CHF 184 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (CHF 22,020) | CHF 35,571 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 1.93 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (CHF 76) | CHF 62 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 34 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (CHF 44) | CHF 125 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 9 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 4.29 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.96 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 3.99 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 3.99 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 88 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (CHF 49) | CHF 119 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (CHF 47) | CHF 113 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 4.73 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (CHF 655) | CHF 589 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.33 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (CHF 28) | CHF 81 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 9 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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