Cost of living in Dresden, Germany vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £10 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.91) | £5.65 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (£3.03) | £4.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (£0.64) | £0.73 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (£1.96) | £2.75 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (£2.23) | £1.92 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (£4.57) | £5.41 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (£2.08) | £1.89 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (£1.49) | £0.81 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.65 (£0.56) | £2.16 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (£4.64) | £7 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (£1.38) | £1.92 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (£0.81) | £0.74 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,172 (£1,016) | £1,367 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (£606) | £832 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (£154) | £164 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (£509) | £1,029 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (£360) | £915 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (£86) | £156 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €522 (£452) | £340 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£91) | £71 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (£4.05) | £5.36 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (£61) | £49 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (£26) | £32 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£71) | £54 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (£79) | £55 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (£19,365) | £22,837 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (£1.13) | £1.23 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (£52) | £59 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (£10) | £2.90 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£11) | £9 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (£40) | £75 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (£3.04) | £2.74 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (£1.90) | £1.35 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 (£1.88) | £2.57 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (£1.07) | £1.80 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (£1.24) | £1.49 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £11 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (£24) | £23 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £22 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (£64) | £100 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (£43) | £54 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.33) | £8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (£2.32) | £2.65 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.81 (£2.44) | £3.79 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (£399) | £295 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (£0.08) | £0.20 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (£30) | £35 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (£4.97) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 38 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,500 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,661 (€4,223) in Dresden.
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