Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany vs Limassol, Cyprus
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €13 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 | €4.80 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €1.48 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 | €3.68 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 | €1.58 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 | €3.59 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 | €1.77 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 | €0.81 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 | €1.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 | €2.17 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €1.34 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,020 | €1,152 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 | €844 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €170 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 | €701 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 | €523 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €79 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €28 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 | €421 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €109 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 | €7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €6 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €63 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €71 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €89 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 | €15,286 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.21 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 | €42 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €12 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €4.55 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €14 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €50 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 | €3.53 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 | €3.60 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 | €3.64 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 | €1.97 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 | €2.40 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €13 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €37 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €17 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €26 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €44 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €2.93 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 | €2.96 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 | €504 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.09 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €59 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 | €4.77 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 75 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, you would need at least €4,003 in Dortmund to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,800 in Limassol.
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