Cost of living in Dresden, Germany vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($14) | $14 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 ($4.24) | $3.57 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 ($0.90) | $1.76 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 ($2.75) | $3.34 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 ($3.12) | $4.54 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 ($6) | $4.57 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 ($2.91) | $5.76 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 ($2.09) | $3.01 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.65 ($0.78) | $1.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 ($6) | $15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 ($1.94) | $1.38 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 ($1.13) | $2.04 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,172 ($1,421) | $1,480 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 ($848) | $925 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 ($216) | $160 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 ($712) | $751 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 ($503) | $526 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 ($121) | $122 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($29) | $42 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €522 ($633) | $358 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 ($128) | $92 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 ($5.67) | $6 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($14) | $16 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($86) | $45 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($37) | $50 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($99) | $86 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($111) | $90 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 71% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 ($27,092) | $25,348 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 ($1.58) | $0.75 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 ($73) | $33 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 ($15) | $6 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($15) | $12 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 ($56) | $38 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 ($4.25) | $5.84 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 ($2.66) | $3.56 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 ($2.63) | $4.19 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 ($1.49) | $3.00 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 ($1.73) | $2.31 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($19) | $23 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($33) | $37 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($20) | $16 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 ($90) | $60 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($61) | $69 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 ($3.24) | $3.24 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.81 ($3.41) | $2.85 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 ($558) | $462 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.11) | $0.12 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($42) | $35 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 466 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $4,295 (€3,541) in Dresden to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,000 in San Juan.
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