Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Malaga (Spain)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 535 prices entered by 47 different people.
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €19 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 | €3.74 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 | €1.01 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 | €3.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 | €2.10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 | €2.20 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 | €1.65 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 | €0.96 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 | €8 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.28 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 | €0.96 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 | €1,728 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 | €1,016 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €152 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 | €971 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 | €734 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €88 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €27 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 | €472 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €96 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 | €8 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €33 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Malaga | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €74 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €36 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €105 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €94 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 | €24,781 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 | €1.65 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 | €25 | + 212% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €22 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €4.40 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 | €40 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 | €3.15 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 | €3.01 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 | €2.44 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 | €1.98 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 | €1.68 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €14 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €30 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €17 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €58 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €47 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 | €2.56 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 | €4.33 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 | €409 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.26 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 | €45 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 | €5.29 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 535 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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