Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €16 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 | €4.12 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €1.23 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 | €4.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 | €1.54 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 | €4.69 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 | €1.50 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 | €0.98 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 | €1.30 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €10 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 | €2.01 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €0.62 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,020 | €592 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 | €430 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €121 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 | €424 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 | €315 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €82 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €20 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 | €379 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €111 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 | €9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €6 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €78 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €22 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €80 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €89 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 | €20,726 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.58 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 | €30 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €21 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €3.14 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €31 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 | €3.64 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 | €4.30 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 | €3.74 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 | €1.84 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 | €2.07 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €9 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €15 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €45 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €45 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €3.80 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 | €3.87 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 | €434 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.36 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €41 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 | €4.66 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 194 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,204 in Dortmund to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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