Cost of Living in Dortmund
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Summary of cost of living in Dortmund, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,913.3$ (3,457.7€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,165.3$ (1,029.6€), excluding rent.
- Dortmund is 24.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dortmund is, on average, 67.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.98 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 62.25 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.45 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.66 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.96 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.42 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.14 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.47 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.84 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.58 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.34 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.42 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.44 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.22 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.84 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.66 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.04 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.61 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.28 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.73 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 55.46 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.66 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.64 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 67.91 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.53 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,761.78 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,733.54 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 392.53 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 35.81 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 54.46 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.91 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.64 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.98 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 411.21 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,294.50 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 110.35 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 43.86 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 103.75 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 173.54 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 760.56 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 602.67 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,320.41 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,348.70 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 283.89 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 220.80 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,238.40 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 |
Prices in Dortmund
This city had 464 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 18 May 2025
Last update: 18 May 2025
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