Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany

Summary of cost of living in Dortmund

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,164
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,449
  • Dortmund is the 3rd cheapest city in Germany (5 out of 7)
  • Cost of living in Dortmund is cheaper than in 65% of cities in Western Europe (45 out of 69)
  • Cost of living in Dortmund is cheaper than in 54% of cities in the World (102 out of 189)

List of prices in Dortmund
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €12
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €7
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €3.99
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.26
12 eggs, large €3.08
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.45
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €5.20
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.18
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.58
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €0.98
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €5.56
2 liters of coca-cola €1.97
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.22
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,069
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €706
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €153
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €522
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €425
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €109
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €21
40” flat screen tv €448
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €92
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €4.89
Hourly rate for cleaning help €12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €77
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €37
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €86
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €112
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €22,774
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.62
Monthly ticket public transport €79
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €15
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €45
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.41
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.01
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €2.40
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.24
Tube of toothpaste €1.14
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €16
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €34
2 tickets to the movies €23
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €51
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €49
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €2.86
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €2.98
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €677
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.10
1 month of gym membership in business district €29
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.73
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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Dortmund position in our World Ranking

the world
102nd
out of 189
western europe
45th
out of 69
germany
5th
out of 7

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