Cost of Living in Dortmund
Summary of cost of living in Dortmund, Germany:
- Rent in Dortmund is, on average, 81.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.50 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.67 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.60 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.22 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.00 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.60 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.51 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.17 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.29 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.57 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.90 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.65 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.76 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.79 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.43 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.96 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.99 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.49 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.70 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.60 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.75 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 29,395.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,140.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 368.37 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 30.60 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 46.25 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.79 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 24.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 363.33 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,000.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 81.00 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 46.25 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.50 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 153.33 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 650.00 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 522.50 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,137.50 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,064.83 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 250.84 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 186.92 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,875.72 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | |
Prices in Dortmund
This city had 137 entries in the past 12 months by 18 different contributors.
Last update: 9 April 2026
Last update: 9 April 2026
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