Cost of Living Comparison Between Dortmund and Berlin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Berlin are 3.1% lower than in Dortmund (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Berlin are 11.1% higher than in Dortmund | |
| Rent Prices in Berlin are 59.9% higher than in Dortmund | |
| Restaurant Prices in Berlin are 2.0% lower than in Dortmund | |
| Groceries Prices in Berlin are 3.8% lower than in Dortmund | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Berlin is 13.3% higher than in Dortmund | |
Restaurants | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.00 € | 14.00 € | -17.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.75 € | 4.00 € | +6.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.43 € | 3.71 € | +8.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 € | 2.79 € | +6.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 € | 2.52 € | +9.7 % |
Markets | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.82 € | 4.30 € | +12.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.06 € | 1.77 € | -13.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.25 € | -0.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.37 € | 3.22 € | -4.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.58 € | 5.78 € | +3.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.68 € | 5.86 € | -12.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.34 € | 7.08 € | -3.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.21 € | -3.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.72 € | +14.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.97 € | +3.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.68 € | 1.49 € | -11.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.74 € | -18.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.77 € | -1.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.89 € | 1.55 € | -17.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 € | 0.90 € | +6.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.99 € | +19.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.99 € | +14.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.36 € | 1.65 € | +21.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 8.20 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 3.50 € | +12.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 49.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 € | 5.00 € | +17.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.06 € | 3.70 € | +21.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 35.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.66 € | 6.82 € | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 29,780.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 30,197.67 € | +20.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 303.65 € | 333.35 € | +9.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.67 € | 18.92 € | -48.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 47.95 € | 39.17 € | -18.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.00 € | 35.13 € | +30.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.00 € | 22.11 € | +10.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 12.50 € | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 363.33 € | 192.09 € | -47.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | 8,661.11 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 118.75 € | 82.49 € | -30.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.67 € | 38.19 € | -18.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 140.00 € | 88.31 € | -36.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 186.67 € | 132.69 € | -28.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 753.33 € | 1,264.89 € | +67.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 415.00 € | 899.41 € | +116.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,500.00 € | 2,390.30 € | +59.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,283.33 € | 1,763.33 € | +37.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 250.84 € | 751.67 € | +199.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 195.09 € | 542.39 € | +178.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dortmund Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,501.86 € | 3,148.85 € | +25.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.01 | +0.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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