Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €13 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 | €5.29 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 | €1.50 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 | €3.66 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 | €2.19 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 | €1.99 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 | €1.15 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.63 | €1.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 | €7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 | €2.02 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 | €1.09 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,232 | €982 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €730 | €631 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 | €108 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 | €693 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 | €455 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 | €102 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €21 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 | €348 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €122 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 | €4.11 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €11 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €84 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €39 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €92 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 | €153 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 | €22,371 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 | €1.58 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 | €46 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €16 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | €11 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €86 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 | €4.32 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 | €3.44 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 | €3.03 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 | €1.99 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €1.68 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €18 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €39 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €17 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 | €60 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €73 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 | €1.58 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 | €5.06 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 | €480 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €59 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 | €5.25 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 91 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2021.
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