Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €16 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.26 | €5.07 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 | €1.78 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.82 | €3.98 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 | €3.04 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 | €8 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 | €1.97 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 | €1.27 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 | €1.19 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.23 | €8 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.51 | €2.57 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 | €1.56 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 | €1,137 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 | €779 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 | €138 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 | €1,084 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 | €598 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 | €131 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €21 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 | €318 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €122 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 | €3.51 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €12 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €71 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €42 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €97 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 | €136 | - 32% | |
| 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 | €24,052 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 | €1.80 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 | €46 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €18 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €10 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €10 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €85 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 | €4.72 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 | €3.71 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 | €2.90 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 | €2.12 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €2.25 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €19 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Dresden | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €41 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €17 | + 17% | |
| 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 | €72 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €8 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 | €1.55 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.37 | €5.18 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 | €480 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €63 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 | €5.31 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 65 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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