Cost of living in Dresden, Germany vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Dresden (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €13 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 | €4.33 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 | €1.37 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.27 | €4.20 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 | €1.87 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 | €5.74 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 | €1.70 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 | €1.39 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.65 | €1.38 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 | €7 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 | €2.27 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 | €1.03 | - 9% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,172 | €965 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 | €672 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 | €178 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 | €630 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 | €483 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 | €100 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €24 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | €522 | €431 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €122 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 | €4.99 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 25% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €94 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €35 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €91 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 | €130 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 | €20,723 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 | €1.45 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €60 | €34 | + 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 | €8 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | €8 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €99 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 | €5.45 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 | €3.61 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 | €3.88 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 | €1.61 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €2.34 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €19 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €39 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €16 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 | €94 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €58 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €7 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 | €1.45 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.81 | €4.61 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 | €447 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.18 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €48 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 | €5.29 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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