Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Nice (France)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €19 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €12 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.26 | €5.80 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 | €1.15 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.82 | €4.81 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 | €3.12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 | €9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 | €3.20 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 | €1.81 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 | €1.85 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.23 | €8 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.51 | €2.66 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 | €1.28 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nice | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 | €1,537 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 | €1,207 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 | €256 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 | €875 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 | €689 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 | €195 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €23 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 | €365 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €98 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 | €10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €18 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nice | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €79 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €38 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €87 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 | €104 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nice | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 | €32,850 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.88 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 | €28 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €28 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nice | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.81 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €8 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €25 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 | €4.10 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 | €4.02 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 | €4.26 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 | €1.87 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €2.06 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €16 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 36% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €39 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €27 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 | €65 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €70 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 | €3.70 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 | €7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 | €592 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €32 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 | €11 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 64 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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